Mercedes-Benz CLA Vs BMW i8 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 31.72 Lakh

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₹ 2.62 Crore

Overview

Mercedes-Benz CLA Vs BMW i8 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the CLA Vs i8 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.

CLA Vs i8 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz CLA in New Delhi starts at ₹ 35.99 Lakh. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz CLA costs ₹ 31.72 Lakh, whereas the Mercedes-Benz CLA Diesel top-end costs ₹ 36.99 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW i8 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.62 Crore.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz CLA	BMW i8
Price	₹ 31.72 Lakh	₹ 2.62 Crore
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	BMW
Body Type	Sedan	Coupe
Mileage	17.90 Km/l	47.50 Km/l
Power	134 bhp	228 bhp
Engine	2143 CC	1499 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

CLA Vs i8 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz CLA base Petrol engine returns 15 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 18 Km/l. The BMW i8 base Petrol returns 48 Km/l.

CLA Vs i8 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz CLA gets 181 bhp Petrol engine and 134 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the BMW i8 comes in 228 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	4-Cylinder Diesel Engine Turbocharged	TwinPower Turbo Inline 3-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	2143 CC	1499 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	3
Power	134 bhp@3600-4400 rpm	228 bhp@5800 rpm
Torque	300 Nm@1600-3000 rpm	250 Nm@3700 rpm
Drive Train	FWD	AWD
Battery Type	N/A	Lithium-ion high-performance battery

Dimensions

Length	4630 mm	4689 mm
Width	1777 mm	1942 mm
Height	1432 mm	1291 mm
Wheelbase	2699 mm	2800 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	117 mm
Boot Space	470 L	154 L
Kerb Weight	1570 Kg	1560 Kg
Gross Weight	2005 Kg	1930 Kg
Front Track	1549 mm	1644 mm
Rear Track	1547 mm	1721 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.50 m	6.15 m
No. Of Doors	4	2
Seating Capacity	5	4

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Dual Clutch	Automatic

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	205/55 R 16	215/45 R20
Rear Tyre Size	205/55 R 16	245/40 R20

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	Dynamic Damper Control
Rear Suspension	Four-link	Dynamic Damper Control

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	37.00 Km/l
Mileage	17.90 Km/l	47.45 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	56.0	42.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	9.8 seconds	4.4 seconds
Max Speed	220	120 km/h

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
Agile Handling Assist (AHA)	-
Driver and Front Passenger Seatbelt Reminder	-
High Speed Alert	-
Multi-view Reverse Camera	-
Push Start Button	-
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control	2-Zone Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	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	ARTICO Leather	Full Leather 'Spheric'
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
8-Way power Driver Seat	-
Door Mirrors Power Adjustable and Folding	-
Multi-Function Streeing Wheel	-
Rear Windshield Defogger	-
Remote Engine Starter Petrol Only	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
High Mount Stop Lamp	-
LED Fog Lights	-
LED Tail & Brake Lights	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
3D Emboss Accent Panel	-
Eco AssistTM Ambient Meter	-
ECON Button & Mode Indicator	-
Engine Temperature Indicator	-
Fuel Level Indicator	-
Outside Temperature Indicator	-
Trip Computer	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

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