Comparing the BYD Atto 3 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 BYD Atto 3 is available at ₹2,499,000, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is priced at ₹5,999,000. On the engine front, the BYD Atto 3 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV's N/A (Electric), producing 201 bhp 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 | Blade LFP Battery (IP67) | 85 kWh NMC Battery (800V Architecture) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Power | 201 bhp | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm / 524 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 60.48 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~50 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | DC Fast (800V): ~22 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - CCS2 DC (80 kW) | Yes - 800V DC (320 kW) |
| Range | 521 km - ARAI | 750 km - WLTP (CLA 250e) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - i-Pedal | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 440 Litres | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 175 mm | 100 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1750 kg | 2100 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4455 mm / 1875 mm / 1615 mm | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2720 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 Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Display | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - NFC Key Card + App | 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 | Leatherette | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | Burmester Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - BYD AI Voice | 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 Projector 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 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 - ESC + TCS | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | 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 |
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| Color Options | Ski WhiteHarbour GreySurf BlueCosmos Black | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
