Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz 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 Ciaz is available at ₹965,000, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is priced at ₹5,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz comes with a 1462 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV's N/A (Electric), producing 103 bhp @ 6000 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 | 12V | 85 kWh NMC Battery (800V Architecture) |
| Displacement | 1462 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 4-Speed Automatic | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | Manual: approx. 20.65 km/l Automatic: approx. 20.04 km/l | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Silent Start with Idle Start-Stop | Electric |
| Torque | 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 340 Nm / 524 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | 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 | 510 litres | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 100 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1130–1165 kg | 2100 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4490 mm / 1730 mm / 1485 mm | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm | 2940 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog with Multi-Information Display | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | Arkamys Tuned Audio System | Burmester Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (No Wiper) | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/65 R15 | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual Front Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | NEXA Blue (Celestial)Grandeur GreySplendid SilverPearl Metallic Dignity BrownBluish BlackOpulent RedPearl Arctic WhiteOpulent Red And Bluish BlackGrandeur Grey And Bluish BlackPearl Metallic Dignity Brown And Bluish | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
