Compare performance (601 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (49,900 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or Mercedes GLC?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW i4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 49,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 442 £.
As for electric range, the BMW i4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 613 km, about 485 km more than the Mercedes GLC.
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 BMW i4 offers noticeably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes GLC takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers only slightly more torque with 795 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLC is very slightly lighter – 1,985 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries moderately more – 575 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.
The BMW i4 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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.
detailsThe Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
49,900 - 63,200 £
|
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
|
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 g/km
|
co2
41 - 214 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
|
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
470 L
|
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,852 mm
|
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
445 - 480 kg
|
Payload
475 - 575 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
|
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
|
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
|
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
|
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
-
|
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
|
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
|
|
Brand
BMW
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|