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BMW i4 vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (49,400 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or Mercedes V Class?

BMW i4 vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

BMW i4

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Mercedes V Class

  • only slightly cheaper

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i4

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes V Class is only slightly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,207 £.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i4 offers clearly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 364 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers clearly more torque with 795 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

i4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW i4 is very slightly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 428 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £49,400
i4

BMW i4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 514 - 613 km
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Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
49,400 - 62,500 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 480 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW i4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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