BMW 3 Series Vs Lexus ES Vs Mercedes-Benz CLA comparison

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BMW 3 Series Vs Lexus ES Vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 3 Series Vs ES Vs CLA on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

3 Series Vs ES Vs CLA – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 41.7 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 48.5 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 42.1 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 47.5 Lakh. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz CLA price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 35.99 Lakh. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz CLA costs ₹ 31.72 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mercedes-Benz CLA comes with a price tag of ₹ 36.99 Lakh Lastly, the Petrol Lexus ES starts at ₹ 56.55 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 61.75 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model.

Summary	BMW 3 Series	Lexus ES	Mercedes-Benz CLA
Price	₹ 41.7 Lakh	₹ 56.55 Lakh	₹ 31.72 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Lexus	Mercedes-Benz
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Mileage	16.13 Kmpl	22.37 Kmpl	17.90 Kmpl
Power	255 bhp	176 bhp	134 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	2487 CC	2143 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

3 Series Vs ES Vs CLA – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 20 Kmpl. The Mercedes-Benz CLA base Petrol returns 15 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 18 Kmpl of fuel efficiency. The Lexus ES Petrol basic model, on the other hand, gives 22 Kmpl.

3 Series Vs ES Vs CLA – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 255 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz CLA comes in 181 bhp Petrol engine and 134 bhp Diesel engine. Lastly, the Lexus ES is offered in 176 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	2.5-litre 4-cylinder Motor	4-Cylinder Diesel Engine Turbocharged
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	2487 CC	2143 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4	4
Power	255 bhp@5000 rpm	176 bhp@5700 rpm	134 bhp@3600-4400 rpm
Torque	400 Nm@1550-4400 rpm	221 Nm@3600-5200 rpm	300 Nm@1600-3000 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	FWD	FWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4633 mm	4915 mm	4630 mm
Width	1811 mm	1820 mm	1777 mm
Height	1429 mm	1450 mm	1432 mm
Wheelbase	2810 mm	2870 mm	2699 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	N/A	160 mm
Boot Space	480 L	N/A	470 L
Kerb Weight	1544 Kg	N/A	1570 Kg
Gross Weight	2055 Kg	N/A	2005 Kg
Front Track	1544 mm	N/A	1549 mm
Rear Track	1583 mm	N/A	1547 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.50 m	5.70 m	5.50 m
No. Of Doors	4	4	4
Seating Capacity	5	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A	Dual Clutch

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/45 R18	235/45 R18	205/55 R 16
Rear Tyre Size	255/40 R18	235/45 R18	205/55 R 16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Solid Discs	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-Arm	Double Wishbone	Four-link

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage	16.13 Kmpl	22.37 Kmpl	17.90 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	59.0	65.0	56.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	5.8 seconds	8.5 seconds	9.8 seconds
Max Speed	250	N/A	220

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Lateral Parking		-	-
Warning triangle with first-aid kit		-	-
Tyre Pressure Indicator		-	-
Anti Theft System with Siren, Intrusion (Break-in) Sensor and Tilt Sensor	-		-
Emergency Brake Signal	-		-
Impact Sensing Fuel Cut	-		-
Power Doorlock with Speed Lock Function	-		-
Power Windows with Jam Protection and Speed Control	-		-
Tyre Inflation Pressure Warning with Auto Location	-		-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	Auto 3 Zone Air Conditioner With Humidity Sensor	Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather Dakota	Leather	ARTICO Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Launch Control Function		-	-
Heat Protection Glazing		-	-
ISOFIX		-	-
Emergency Spare Wheel		-	-
2 X 12 V DC Connector + 2 X USB Port for Charging	-		-
Ambient Illumination	-		-
Electro Multi Vision Display	-		-
Hands Free Power Rear Hatch	-		-
Shimamoku ornamentation	-		-
Wireless Charging	-		-

Lights

Light Type	LED	LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay	-	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system	-	-

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