Comparing the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV and the Mahindra BE.6 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 Mahindra BE.6 is priced at ₹1,890,000. 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) | 79 kWh Lithium-ion |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | — |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) | 210 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Touch-based engine Start/Stop button |
| Torque | 340 Nm / 524 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 85 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast (800V): ~22 min (10-80%) | 8 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 800V DC (320 kW) | 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes |
| Range | 750 km - WLTP (CLA 250e) | 683 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | 4-level multi-step manual adjustment coupled with an intelligent Auto Mode and a one-touch Single Pedal Drive function |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 390 Litres | 455 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2650 kg | 2490 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 100 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg (est.) | 2070 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm | 4371 mm, 1907 mm, 1627 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2940 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | High-power Electric Power Steering column with a Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) matrix, mechanically supporting both Tilt & Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) framework with dedicated rear AC ventilation grids |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) to 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) digital driver instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | Multi-way power-adjustable front row seats accompanied by a plush cooled seating grid |
| Infotainment System | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) high-definition twin super screens supporting 5G connectivity, built-in Alexa, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Digital Key | Smart remote proximity entry system backed by a secure NFC Key Card module |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically/Powered Adjustable ORVMs |
| Power Windows | Yes | One-touch express up/down power window panels on all doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Push Button Start/Stop system |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots |
| Seat Upholstery | MB-Tex / Artico Leather | Leatherette Seat Upholstery |
| Sound System | Burmester Premium Audio | 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sonic Studio audio layout with Dolby Atmos processing on high variants |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof equipped with integrated customizable ambient lighting bands |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Multiple fast-charging 65W Type-C USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey Mercedes | Advanced AI voice command assistant built into the OS |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | High-output front-row drop-in wireless induction phone charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone integrated bumpers coupled with protective glossy black off-road cladding panels |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | C-shaped signature dual-function front LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED cornering and auto-booster fog lamp |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | High-intensity automatic LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors featuring integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Rear Defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | Sleek integrated low-drag roof styling lines |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-shaped signature LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R20 | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Brake-by-Wire system |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated second-row safety anchoring frame |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Suite |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity tracking modules |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red | Deep ForestFirestorm OrangeDesert MystDesert Myst SatinEverest WhiteTango RedEverest White SatinStealth Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
