Comparing the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV and the BMW i7 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is available at ₹5,999,000, while the BMW i7 is priced at ₹17,299,000. On the engine front, the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW i7's N/A (Electric), producing 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) and 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) 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 | 85 kWh NMC Battery (800V Architecture) | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 340 Nm / 524 Nm | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 85 kWh | 101.7 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast (800V): ~22 min (10-80%) | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 800V DC (320 kW) | Yes - DC (195 kW) |
| Range | 750 km - WLTP (CLA 250e) | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 390 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2650 kg | 3310 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 100 mm | 124 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg (est.) | 2640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2940 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Digital Key | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Soft Close Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage |
| Seat Upholstery | MB-Tex / Artico Leather | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) |
| Sound System | Burmester Premium Audio | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey Mercedes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R20 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
