Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Maruti Suzuki Celerio is available at ₹469,899, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is priced at ₹5,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV's N/A (Electric), producing 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 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 | 12 V standard automotive battery | 85 kWh NMC Battery (800V Architecture) |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 26 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Electric starter system | Electric |
| Torque | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm | 340 Nm / 524 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift | 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 | 313 l | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1260 – 1320 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 100 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 810 – 915 kg | 2100 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2940 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Available on select trims | Yes - Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and rear power windows | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes on Higher trims | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity | Burmester Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Supported via SmartPlay system | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen reflector headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on selected items | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Droplet Styled | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Standard ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Standard EBD | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard ESP | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available (especially with AMT) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher trims | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
