Comparing the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV and the Mahindra XUV400 EV 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 XUV400 EV is priced at ₹1,548,997. 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) | Lithium-ion |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-speed shift-by-wire automatic transmission |
| Power | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) | 110 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic keyless engine start-stop push button |
| Torque | 340 Nm / 524 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 85 kWh | 34.5 kWh (EC Pro), 39.4 kWh (EL Pro) |
| Charging Time | DC Fast (800V): ~22 min (10-80%) | 0–80% in 50 mins (50 kw DC) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 800V DC (320 kW) | Yes, CCS2 |
| Range | 750 km - WLTP (CLA 250e) | 375 km (EC Pro), 456 km (EL Pro) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes, features adjustable kinetic energy regeneration, including an "L" mode designed for single-pedal urban driving |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 390 Litres | 378 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2650 kg | 1840 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 100 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg (est.) | 1400 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm | 4,200 mm × 1,821 mm × 1,634 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2940 mm | 2,600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electronic Power Steering column with multi-mode settings |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror module |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) complemented by dedicated rear air vents |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display | 26.04 cm (10.25-inch) fully digital driver instrument cluster with live navigation data feed options |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC | Standard wheel-mounted speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | No |
| Infotainment System | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.04 cm (10.25-inch) touch-sensitive display featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Digital Key | Proximity passive smart-key keyless cabin entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | One-touch express power windows across all four doors |
| Push Start | Yes | smart passive keyless push-button engine start-stop toggle |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Standard rear cabin climate modules on updated Pro versions |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Foldable rear bench armrest housing dual integrated cup-holders |
| Seat Upholstery | MB-Tex / Artico Leather | Plush natural-grain perforated leatherette seating wrapped with copper decorative stitching on high-end models |
| Sound System | Burmester Premium Audio | 6-Speaker sound arrangement (4 speakers and 2 high-frequency tweeters) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Electrically adjustable anti-pinch single-pane glass sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Dedicated high-output front and rear USB fast-charging portals |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey Mercedes | Smart voice interaction network managed via the Adrenox OS app |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Aerodynamic body-colored dual-tone bumpers featuring dedicated dark cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated stylized LED Daytime Running Lights detailed with copper accents |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front bumper fog lights |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | High-beam automatic projector headlamps featuring integrated guide-me-home logic |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding exterior mirrors housing integrated side blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Tailgate wash-wipe layout accompanied by an electric demister matrix |
| Roof Rails | — | Sports utility black roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Rear signature LED tail lamp design featuring structural copper badge integration |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R20 | 205/65 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Active electronic sudden panic-braking force assistance |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Automatic hill incline starting brake assist control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated second-row safety anchoring frames |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Wide-angle rearview parking camera is factory-fitted |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided rear parking sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Digital live Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red | Arctic BlueEverest WhiteGalaxy GreyNapoli BlackInfinity BlueNebula Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
