Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 Wagon R is available at ₹498,900, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is priced at ₹5,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV's N/A (Electric), producing 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 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 | 1197 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Electric starter | Electric |
| Torque | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 340 Nm / 524 Nm |
| Transmission Type | MT/AGS | 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 | 355 l | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 100 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 825 - 935 kg | 2100 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 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 | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi-digital instrument cluster | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen (higher variants) | 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 |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | 4-speaker audio system | Burmester Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes (with infotainment system) | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Available on higher variants | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on higher variants | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels / Alloy wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher variants | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Available on higher variants | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
