Comparing the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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 Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is available at ₹555,000, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is priced at ₹5,999,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV's N/A (Electric), producing 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) 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 | — | 85 kWh NMC Battery (800V Architecture) |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 37 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 04 | — |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Standard Electric Starter Motor | Electric |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) | 340 Nm / 524 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems | 85 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast (800V): ~22 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - 800V DC (320 kW) |
| Range | — | 750 km - WLTP (CLA 250e) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 260 l | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,340 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 100 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 kg | 2100 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 mm | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2940 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID) | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound | Burmester Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | — | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Electrically Foldable with Integrated Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Diamond Cut Alloys | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes, with static guidelines | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline TPMS | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
