Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Volkswagen Passat

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA and Volkswagen Passat. The Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh and Volkswagen Passat price is Rs. 25.99 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Volkswagen Passat is available in 1968 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. CLA provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl and Passat provides the mileage of 17.42 kmpl.

CLA vs Passat Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CLA	Passat
Price	Rs. 31.72 Lakh	Rs. 25.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2143 cc	1968 cc
Power	134 bhp	174 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

Rs. 31.72 Lakh

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Volkswagen Passat

Comfortline Connect

Rs. 25.99 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

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Comfortline Connect

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1968 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		DSG Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm	174 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm	350 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.9View Mileage Details	17.42View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 4	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4630 4767
Width (mm)
1777 1832
Height (mm)
1432 1456
Wheelbase (mm)
2699 2786
Ground Clearance (mm)
145
Kerb Weight (kg)
1570 1535
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
470 586
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
56 66

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Four-link	Multi-link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	5.85
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R16	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	225 / 45 R16	215 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	3

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment		12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment		12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Partial
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Manual

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Cavansite Blue	Deep Black
	Mountain Grey	Atlantic Blue
	Jupiter Red	Black Oak brown
	Polar Silver	Mangan Grey
	Polar White	Pyrit Silver
	Polar White	Oryx white

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

14 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.6Performance	5.0Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	3.9Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz unfit to drive

This car is unfit to drive on road, when the driving mode is on the car, in a speed breaker is coming at the reverse position which may lead to an accident and Mercedes-Benz cla 200 is mear waste and Mercedes-Benz is fit for nothing

The Legend of Cars.

It is a fabulous car which meets all your luxury needs within a reasonable price. When you go for a long journey, it feels you very comfortable and luxurious. The car has a gorgeous and sexy appearance which attracts people's mind. It makes your journey memorable. It gives a glamorous entry in any party you visit. So,there is a big salute to this legend heaven cum car.

More Expert Reviews on CLA and Passat

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By Vikrant Singh01 Aug 2019

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Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 Sport First Drive Review

By Santosh Nair22 Dec 2016

What you're eye-balling here is the CLA-class, Mercedes-Benz’ entry level saloon. Assuming everybody knows that this is basically the saloon avatar of an A-Class, let's delve deeper. The recent facelift is the model’s first major update in India since its launch in 2015, and exterior upgrades include a redesigned front bumper, new LED headlamps, restyled tail lamps, more chrome and angular exhaust tips.

Living with the Volkswagen Passat

By Omkar Thakur10 Dec 2018

It would be justified to call it a limousine owing to its length and cabin space and we got to live with it for a brief period of time and we have to tell you how was it living with the Passat.

Length (mm)	4630	4767
Width (mm)	1777	1832
Height (mm)	1432	1456
Wheelbase (mm)	2699	2786
Ground Clearance (mm)		145
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	1535

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	470	586
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	56	66

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers