Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo 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 Mahindra Bolero Neo is available at ₹885,000, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is priced at ₹5,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV's N/A (Electric), producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm 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 | Standard 12V automotive battery configuration | 85 kWh NMC Battery (800V Architecture) |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | — |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Electric |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 340 Nm / 524 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 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 | 384 L | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 100 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 2100 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2940 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics | Yes |
| Climate Control | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable side mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | Standard front and rear electric power windows equipped with an auto-delayed power function | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium fabric upholstery | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | Burmester Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture | Yes |
| EBD | Availble | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
