BMW M340i vs Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M340i and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]. The BMW M340i price is Rs. 74.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. The BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl.

M340i vs CLS [2014-2018] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M340i	CLS [2014-2018]
Price	Rs. 74.90 Lakh	Rs. 73.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2143 cc
Power	369 bhp	201 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 [2014-2018]

250 CDI

Rs. 73.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW M340i

xDrive

Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

250 CDI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.4
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm	201 bhp @ 3800 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 - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	AIRMATIC air suspension
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle	AIRMATIC air suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 40 R19	245 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	255 / 35 R19	245 / 45 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone
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
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED
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
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Grey
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	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
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

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
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage

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
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Interiors		Single Tone
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Magnetite Black
	Dravit Grey Metallic	Cavensite Blue
	Arctic Race Blue	Citrine Brown
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic
	Fire Red	Diamond Silver
	Fire Red	Designo Diamond White Bright

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M340i vs CLS [2014-2018] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW M340i and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]?

BMW M340i price is Rs. 74.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of M340i compared to CLS [2014-2018]?

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 250 CDI variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLS [2014-2018] produces 201 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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BMW M340i vs Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

Length (mm)	4713	4937
Width (mm)	1827	1881
Height (mm)	1440	1418
Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2874
Kerb Weight (kg)		1850

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		475
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	80

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

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)
Ride Height Adjustment
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
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
Sunglass Holder

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