BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW i4 and Mercedes-Benz CLA. The BMW i4 price is Rs. 72.50 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. CLA provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

i4 vs CLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	i4	CLA
Price	Rs. 72.50 Lakh	Rs. 31.72 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	2143 cc
Power	-	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel

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BMW i4

eDrive35 M Sport

Rs. 72.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

Rs. 31.72 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW i4

eDrive35 M Sport

Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 31 mins, 200 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0-100 % : 8 hrs 25 mins, 11 kW charger
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Electric
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		134 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	282 bhp @ 8000 rpm, 430 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	483
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
Battery	70.2 kWh, Lithium Ion, 398.5 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint Spring Strut with Hydraulically Damped Torque Strut Bearing	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Suspension	Four-link
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.25	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R18	225 / 45 R16
Rear Tyres	225 / 45 R18	225 / 45 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front 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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	14 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black & Biege
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
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 & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
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	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire metallic	Cavansite Blue
	Skyscraper Grey metallic	Mountain Grey
	Mineral White metallic	Jupiter Red
		Polar Silver
		Polar White

More Expert Reviews on i4 and CLA

BMW i4 First Drive Impressions

By Vikrant Singh26 May 2022

BMW says its latest is many things. It is the first electric mid-size sedan; it is India’s longest-range electric vehicle; and it is also sporty, dynamic, and comfortable. Meet the BMW i4.

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.

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i4 vs CLA Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW i4 and Mercedes-Benz CLA?

BMW i4 price is Rs. 72.50 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

Length (mm)	4783	4630
Width (mm)	1852	1777
Height (mm)	1448	1432
Wheelbase (mm)	2856	2699
Ground Clearance (mm)	125
Kerb Weight (kg)		1570

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

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)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000
Warranty (In Years)		2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Unlimited