Compare performance (601 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (49400 £ vs 50300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or Mercedes GLC?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW i4 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49400 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 956 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BMW i4: with 14.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Mercedes GLC with 14.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC performs somewhat better – achieving up to 714 km, about 101 km more than the BMW i4.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLC has a somewhat edge – offering 680 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BMW i4 takes 3.70 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 795 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes GLC is hardly perceptible lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers noticeable more room – 620 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC a bit takes the win – 600 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
The Mercedes GLC proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLC is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The BMW i4 arrives with the poise of a classic Gran Coupé, marrying BMW's playful handling with a sleek, modern interior that makes switching to electric feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise. For buyers who want a practical daily driver that still enjoys a spirited back-road run, the i4 quietly delivers smiles and a surprising dose of driver engagement.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
49400 - 62500 £
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Price
50300 - 126600 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
514 - 613 km
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 225 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2070 - 2285 kg
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Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
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Length
-
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Length
4716 - 4845 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Width
1890 - 1913 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1603 - 1647 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
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Payload
445 - 480 kg
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Payload
475 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 601 HP
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
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Torque
400 - 795 Nm
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Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
210 - 442 kW
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The BMW i4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.