BMW M340i vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M340i and Mercedes-Benz CLS. The BMW M340i price is Rs. 74.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS price is Rs. 84.70 Lakh. The BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLS is available in 1950 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl.

M340i vs CLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M340i	CLS
Price	Rs. 74.90 Lakh	Rs. 84.70 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	1950 cc
Power	369 bhp	241 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW M340i

xDrive

Rs. 74.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLS

300d [2018-2019]

Rs. 84.70 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW M340i

xDrive

Mercedes-Benz CLS

300d [2018-2019]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.4
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	CDI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm	241 bhp @ 4200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	13.02View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	768
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 40 R19	225 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 35 R19	275 / 40 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	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

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
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 - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 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, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather + Alcantara	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors		Dual Tone
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Grey	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 & Rear
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 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	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	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
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Ruby Black Metallic
	Dravit Grey Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic
	Arctic Race Blue	Cavansite Blue Metallic
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Designo Hyacinth Red
	Fire Red	Iridium Silver Metallic
		Graphite Grey Metallic
		Designo Selenite Grey Magno
		Polar White Metallic
		Designo Diamond White

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M340i vs CLS Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW M340i and Mercedes-Benz CLS?

BMW M340i price is Rs. 74.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS price is Rs. 84.70 Lakh. Hence BMW M340i is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of M340i compared to CLS?

For the xDrive variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of M340i produces 369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm of torque. For the 300d [2018-2019] variant, 1950 cc Diesel engine of CLS produces 241 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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BMW M340i vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

Length (mm)	4713	4988
Width (mm)	1827	1890
Height (mm)	1440	1435
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2939
Kerb Weight (kg)		1927

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	66

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
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 AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited