BMW 3 Series Lwb vs Mercedes-Benz CLA
The CLA is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹56.50 lakh against ₹62.70 lakh for the 3 Series Lwb. Expert reviewers rate the 3 Series Lwb higher (9/10 vs 8/10).
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3 Series Lwb vs CLA: specs and prices
| BMW 3 Series Lwb | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹62.70 L – ₹64.20 L | ₹56.50 L |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage / range | 15.39–19.61 km/l | 542–792 km range |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 7 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹62.70 L | ₹56.50 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the BMW 3 Series Lwb or the Mercedes-Benz CLA?
- The Mercedes-Benz CLA starts at ₹56.50 lakh ex-showroom; the BMW 3 Series Lwb starts at ₹62.70 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the 3 Series Lwb or the CLA?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The 3 Series Lwb has up to 6 airbags and the CLA up to 7.
- Which is better, the 3 Series Lwb or the CLA?
- The CLA is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹56.50 lakh against ₹62.70 lakh for the 3 Series Lwb. Expert reviewers rate the 3 Series Lwb higher (9/10 vs 8/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.