Comparing the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is available at ₹629,989, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is priced at ₹5,999,000. On the engine front, the Tata Altroz comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV's N/A (Electric), producing 88 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit | 85 kWh NMC Battery (800V Architecture) |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Revotron | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual/AMT, 6-Speed DCA | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 19.33 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm | 268 bhp (CLA 250e) / 416 bhp (CLA 350 4MATIC) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm | 340 Nm / 524 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 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 | 345 L | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,461 kg | 2650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 100 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,036 kg | 2100 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm, 1755 mm, 1523 mm | 4751 mm / 1857 mm / 1440 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2501 mm | 2940 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Smart Digital Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote keyless entry with perimeter anti-theft alert systems | Yes |
| Climate Control | ClimaTouch Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with specialized 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.16 cm digital read-out up to a premium 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT digital instrument cluster | 10.25-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | UltraView 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 11.9-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart proximity entry with Passive Entry | Yes - Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear power windows with one-shot auto up/down on the driver side | Yes |
| Push Start | Passive Start (PEPS) push button | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette theme | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | 8-Speaker Premium Audio Array | Burmester Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection available on 'S' designated variants | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Front dual ports (including 65W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging outlets | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Advanced Voice Assist interpretation supporting direct vehicle controls for climate, audio, and sunroof functionality | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with status display indicators | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Integrated high-intensity LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED Front Fog Lamps with built-in cornering light illumination functions | Yes |
| Headlight | Luminate LED Projector Headlamps with automatic auto-on functionality | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding Piano Black side mirrors with integrated LED blinkers | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Equipped with a rear wiper, washer jet, and defogger lines | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Infinity Connected LED Tail Lamps with end-to-end light signatures | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R16 | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless Tyres | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 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 | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Proximity warning radar standard | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Real-time individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pristine WhitePure GreyRoyal BlueEmber GlowDune Glow | Polar WhiteCosmic BlackAqua MintPatagonia Red |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
