Comparing the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV and the Tata Tigor 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 Tata Tigor is priced at ₹554,990. On the engine front, the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Tigor's 1199 cc, producing 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) and 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6000 rpm 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) | 12V Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2-litre Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 35 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed Manual/AMT |
| Mileage | — | 19.60 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) | 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 340 Nm / 524 Nm | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic (AMT) |
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 | 390 Litres | 419 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2650 kg | 1392 |
| Ground Clearance | 100 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg (est.) | 992 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm | 3995 mm, 1677 mm, 1532 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking with flip-key operation |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display | Fully digital instrument cluster with inverted segment LED readout |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.03 cm Touchscreen Infotainment by Harman |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Digital Key | Smart key proximity entry with Engine |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side auto-down toggle |
| Push Start | Yes | Start/Stop button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | MB-Tex / Artico Leather | Premium fabric or premium dual-tone sonic leatherette |
| Sound System | Burmester Premium Audio | Premium 8-Speaker Harman Audio System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey Mercedes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Halogen Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | Automatic Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Power adjustable, electrically auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Rear Windscreen Defogger equipped (Rear wiper absent due to sedan trunk profile) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R20 | 175/65 R14 (Mid trims) | 175/60 R15 (Top Trims) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Sonic Dual-tone Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | 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 - 360° | Yes |
| 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 | Daytona GreyPristine WhiteArizona BlueSupernova CopperMeteor Bronze |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
