Comparing the BMW iX1 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW iX1 is available at ₹6,699,000, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is priced at ₹5,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX1 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV's N/A (Electric), producing 313 bhp (xDrive30) and 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) | 85 kWh NMC Battery (800V Architecture) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 313 bhp (xDrive30) | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 340 Nm / 524 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) | DC Fast (800V): ~22 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) | Yes - 800V DC (320 kW) |
| Range | 440 km - WLTP | 750 km - WLTP (CLA 250e) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2610 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 194 mm | 100 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2060 kg | 2100 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2940 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes - Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Burmester Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R18 | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
