BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]. The BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] price is Rs. 32.00 Lakh. The BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl and CLA [2015-2016] provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

X3 vs CLA [2015-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3	CLA [2015-2016]
Price	Rs. 68.50 Lakh	Rs. 32.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1995 cc	2143 cc
Power	188 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 68.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

200 CDI Style (CBU)

Rs. 32.00 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

200 CDI Style (CBU)

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.9
Engine	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B47 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.55View Mileage Details	17.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1125
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
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	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 50 R19	225 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	245 / 50 R19	225 / 45 R17

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

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
Rear AC	Separate Zone, 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	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Canberra Beige / Black
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
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
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6
Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps	Optional
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
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire	Mountain Grey
	Phytonic Blue	Jupiter Red
	Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect	Polar Silver
	Mineral White	Cirrus White

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X3 vs CLA [2015-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]?

BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] price is Rs. 32.00 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X3 and CLA [2015-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive20d xLine variant, mileage of X3 is 16.55kmpl and for the 200 CDI Style (CBU) variant, mileage of CLA [2015-2016] is 17.9kmpl. Thus making CLA [2015-2016] the most fuel efficient as compared to X3

Q: How is the performance of X3 compared to CLA [2015-2016]?

For the xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque. For the 200 CDI Style (CBU) variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLA [2015-2016] produces 134 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

Length (mm)	4708	4630
Width (mm)	1891	1777
Height (mm)	1676	1432
Wheelbase (mm)	2864	2699
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)	68

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)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited