Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 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 Ertiga is available at ₹879,999, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is priced at ₹5,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes with a 1462 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV's N/A (Electric), producing 75.8 kW @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 | 1.5-litre K15C Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine (Smart Hybrid) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres (Petrol) 60 litres (CNG cylinder water capacity) | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5/6-speed Manual | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 20.51 km/l (Petrol MT) 20.30 km/l (Petrol AT) 26.11 km/kg (CNG) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 75.8 kW @6000 RPM | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 139.0 Nm@4300 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 | 209 l | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1760 - 1820 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 100 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1175 -1275 kg | 2100 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4435 1735 1690 mm | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2740mm | 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 (MID) | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Pro Touchscreen | 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 (2nd row) | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (Dual-tone on higher variants) | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | 4-speaker audio system | Burmester Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Front & Rear USB Ports | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector Halogen | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/65 R15 | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (standard) | 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 | Arctic WhitePrime Oxford BlueMagma GreyAuburn RedPearl Metallic Dignity BrownSplendid SilverBluish Black | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
