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BMW i5 LWB vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 28 Oct 2026.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

BMW

i5 LWB

From ₹79.6 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz

CLA Electric

From ₹56.5 Lakh

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BMW i5 LWBeDrive35L M Sport · ₹79.6 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA 200 · ₹56.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price i5 LWB: ₹79.6 Lakh CLA Electric: ₹56.5 Lakh (ahead) CLA Electric ₹23.10 lakh cheaper
Safety i5 LWB: Not rated yet CLA Electric: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Range i5 LWB: 669 km (ahead) CLA Electric: 542 km Claimed
Power i5 LWB: 272 PS (ahead) CLA Electric: 224 PS
Versions i5 LWB: 1 CLA Electric: 3 (ahead)

Pick the i5 LWB for more range and more power.

Pick the CLA Electric for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹79.6 Lakh
₹56.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹82.93 Lakh
₹58.94 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,39,332 a month
₹99,024 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
272 PS
224 PS
Torque
410 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
669 km
542 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Five-seat electric sedan
Sedan
Status
On sale. Launched in India on 7 September 2026 at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 79.60 lakh
Not listed
Manufacturing
Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, BMW India's first made-in-India electric sedan
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, rear-mounted
Not listed
Number of Motors
1
Not listed
Drive Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Not listed
0-100 km/h
6.7 seconds (BMW claim)
Not listed
Top Speed
195 kmph
Not listed
Motor Layout
Not listed
Single Motor, RWD
Battery Capacity (CLA 200)
Not listed
58 kWh
Battery Capacity (CLA 250+)
Not listed
85.5 kWh
0-100 km/h (CLA 200)
Not listed
7.5 seconds (claimed)
0-100 km/h (CLA 250+)
Not listed
6.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (CLA 250+)
Not listed
210 kmph
Transmission
Not listed
2-speed reduction gear (11:1 first gear, 5:1 second gear), a segment-first per Mercedes-Benz

Range & Charging

Battery Capacity
81.6 kWh
Not listed
DC Fast Charging
Up to 160 kW; 10 to 80% in a claimed 33 minutes
Up to 320 kW; approx 400 km added in 20 minutes on a 240kW charger; 10-80% in approx 20-22 minutes
AC Charging
Up to 11 kW; BMW Wallbox charger and installation included with purchase
11 kW, 6.5 to 9 hours
Architecture
Not listed
800V

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Wheels
20-inch M alloy wheels
Not listed
Front Tyre
245/45 R20
Not listed
Rear Tyre
275/40 R20
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive rear-axle air suspension, standard fit
Not listed
Steering
Electric power assist
Not listed
Tyre Size Front
Not listed
225/45 (18-inch AMG alloys on CLA 250+)
Tyre Size Rear
Not listed
255/40 (18-inch AMG alloys on CLA 250+)

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,175 mm
Approx. 4,700 mm
Width
2,156 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,520 mm
1,468 mm
Wheelbase
3,105 mm, 110 mm longer than the standard-wheelbase BMW i5
2,790 mm
Seating Capacity
5
5
Ground Clearance
Not listed
160 mm
Boot Space
Not listed
405 Litres
Front Storage
Not listed
101 Litres

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
8
7 (including centre airbag)
ADAS
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane-departure warning, front-collision warning, rear cross-traffic warning
Level 2 ADAS with Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control
Parking Aid
360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, remote parking via smartphone
Not listed
Other Safety
Tyre-pressure monitoring, electric parking brake with auto hold
Not listed
NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 37.7/40, child occupant 43.7/49.
Sensors
Not listed
12 Ultrasonic Sensors, 4 Corner Radars, Front/Rear Mid-Range Radar
Camera
Not listed
4 Surround-View Cameras, 2 Side Cameras

Interior & Infotainment

Instrument Display
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
Not listed
Touchscreen
14.9-inch BMW Curved Display
14-inch
Upholstery
Veganza perforated leather-free upholstery
Not listed
Climate Control
4-zone, with separate rear controls
Not listed
Front Seats
Electrically adjustable and ventilated
Not listed
Audio System
17-speaker Bowers & Wilkins
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, BMW Digital Key Plus, USB-C ports, wireless phone charging
Not listed
Roof
Fixed panoramic glass roof
Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof (no sunshade)
Ambient Lighting
15 selectable colours
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch
Passenger Display
Not listed
Available on Launch Edition
Infotainment System
Not listed
MBUX with ChatGPT/Gemini voice assistant integration, Wireless Apple CarPlay, AR Navigation

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Adaptive LED
Multibeam LED with illuminated 3-pointed star
Grille
Illuminated kidney grille
Illuminated, animated grille with 142 stars
Tail Lights
Wraparound LED, with a welcome light sequence
Not listed
Exterior Package
M Sport bumpers and trim, M-specific steering wheel
Not listed

Warranty & Charger

Home Charging
BMW Wallbox charger and installation included with purchase
Not listed
Standard Warranty
2 years, unlimited kilometres
Not listed
Battery Warranty
8 years or 160,000 km, whichever is earlier
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹79.6 Lakh
₹56.5 Lakh – ₹64 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

eDrive35L M Sport₹79.6 Lakh CLA 250+ Launch Edition₹64 Lakh CLA Electric ₹15.60 lakh less

On-road price by city

i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport against CLA Electric CLA 200

Cityi5 LWBCLA ElectricGap
Mumbai₹82.93 Lakh₹58.94 LakhCLA Electric ₹23.99 lakh less
Pune₹82.93 Lakh₹58.94 LakhCLA Electric ₹23.99 lakh less
New Delhi₹82.93 Lakh₹58.94 LakhCLA Electric ₹23.99 lakh less
Bengaluru₹90.9 Lakh₹64.6 LakhCLA Electric ₹26.30 lakh less
Chennai₹82.95 Lakh₹58.96 LakhCLA Electric ₹23.99 lakh less
Hyderabad₹82.98 Lakh₹58.99 LakhCLA Electric ₹23.99 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹87.7 Lakh₹62.33 LakhCLA Electric ₹25.38 lakh less
Kolkata₹82.93 Lakh₹58.94 LakhCLA Electric ₹23.99 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the i5 LWB or the CLA Electric?

The CLA Electric, by ₹23.10 lakh on the versions compared here: i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport at ₹79.6 Lakh against CLA Electric CLA 200 at ₹56.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹82.93 Lakh against ₹58.94 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The i5 LWB claims 669 km against 542 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The i5 LWB: not crash-tested yet. The CLA Electric: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The i5 LWB has 8 airbags and the CLA Electric 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport makes 272 PS and 410 Nm and the CLA Electric CLA 200 makes 224 PS.

Which is bigger?

The i5 LWB is 475 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,39,332 a month for the i5 LWB and ₹99,024 for the CLA Electric, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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