BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric

Should you buy BMW i4 or Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW i4 price starts at Rs 72.50 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric price starts at Rs 78.50 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

i4 Vs GLC Electric

Key Highlights	BMW i4	Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
On Road Price	Rs.81,47,401^*	Rs.82,52,149^*
Range (km)	590	711
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	83.9	94
Charging Time	31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)	Upto 300 km in 10 min (330 kW DC)

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eDrive40 M Sport
77.50 Lakh^*
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400 4Matic
78.50 Lakh^*
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xDrive 20 M Sport
69.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	eDrive40 M Sport	400 4Matic	xDrive 20 M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.81,47,401^*	Rs.82,52,149^*	Rs.80,62,474^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,57,216/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,57,075/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,54,178/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,15,301	Rs.3,19,049	Rs.2,98,774
User Rating	4.2 Based on 58 Reviews	-	4.3 Based on 9 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.42/km	₹1.32/km	-

Basic Information

Variant

eDrive40 M Sport

400 4Matic

xDrive 20 M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.81,47,401^*

Rs.82,52,149^*

Rs.80,62,474^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,57,216/month

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Rs.1,57,075/month

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Rs.1,54,178/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,15,301

Rs.3,19,049

Rs.2,98,774

User Rating

4.2

Based on 58 Reviews

4.3

Based on 9 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.42/km

₹1.32/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	Not applicable	2-litre turbo-petrol
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	Not applicable	1998
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	No	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)	Upto 300 km in 10 min (330 kW DC)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	83.9	94	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335.25bhp	476.16bhp	187bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	430Nm	-	310Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	590 km	711 km	Not applicable
Battery Warranty	8 Year and 160000 km	-	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	lithium-ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	8H 20 Min -11 kW (0-100%)	-	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	31 Min-200 kW(0-80%)	Upto 300 km in 10 min (330 kW DC)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	2-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	AWD	AWD
Charging Options	11 kW AC \| 205 kW DC	22 kW AC Onboard, 330 kW DC Fast Charging	Not applicable
Charger Type	11 kW AC Wall Box Charger	-	Not applicable
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	18 Min (up to 100km)	-	Not applicable

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

2-litre turbo-petrol

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1998

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)

Upto 300 km in 10 min (330 kW DC)

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

83.9

Not applicable

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335.25bhp

476.16bhp

187bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

430Nm

310Nm@1500-4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Range (km)

590 km

711 km

Not applicable

Battery Warranty

8 Year and 160000 km

Not applicable

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

lithium-ion

Not applicable

Charging Time (A.C)

8H 20 Min -11 kW (0-100%)

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

31 Min-200 kW(0-80%)

Upto 300 km in 10 min (330 kW DC)

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

2-Speed

8-Speed

Drive Type

RWD

AWD

Charging Options

11 kW AC | 205 kW DC

22 kW AC Onboard, 330 kW DC Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charger Type

11 kW AC Wall Box Charger

Not applicable

Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)

18 Min (up to 100km)

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	-	13.38
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	-	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	-	Air suspension
Steering Type	-	-	Electric
Front Brake Type	-	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	190	-	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	4.3 s	7.8 s
Tyre Size	F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18	-	245/50 R19
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	20	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1740	-

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4783	4856	4755
Width (mm)	2073	1913	-
Height (mm)	1448	1652	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2972	-
Front Tread (mm)	1531	-	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1920	-	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	-	204
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	470	570	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	BMW Rear Wheel Drive - With near actuator wheel slip limitation, Air Suspension on rear axle with Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40 with through-loading, Driving Experience Switch with 3 driving modes Comfort/Eco Pro/Sport more	- more	- more
Massage Seats	-	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	Semi	-	-
Drive Modes	3	-	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	Galvanic embellisher for controls ( Switch cluster in doors on driver & front passenger side, Window lift switch, front/rear, Door lock switch), M Leather Steering Wheel, Glass roof with integrated wind deflector, Storage Compartment Package with: ( Storage pocket on the rear of the driver side's backrest, Net on left/right side trim panel in Luggage Compartment), Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Centre armrest in rear foldable, with 2 s, Armrest front with storage compartmentInstrument panel in sensatec black with grey double seam, Ambient Interior Lighting with Dynamic Contour Lighting for Welcome, goodbye, Open door & phone call, Power socket (12 V) 1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring, 1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap, M Sport Exterior Package ( M Aerodynamics package, Radiator grille frame and tailpipe trims in high-gloss chrome, M High Gloss Shadow Line, Inserts in rear bumper panel in Dark Shadow metallic, M inscription on front side panel, left and right, M pedals, M entry sills, Front, M Headliner Anthracite) more	- more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	-	12.3
Interior Camera	-	-	-

Exterior
Available Colours	Brooklyn Grey MetallicMineral WhitePortimao Blue MetallicBlack Sapphirei4 Colours	Lavender SilverMANUFAKTUR ALPINE GREY SOLIDMANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red MetallicManufaktur Opalite White BrightSheer BlueObsidian Black+1 MoreGLC Electric Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicCreamy WhiteAlpine White SolidDune Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-	-
Side Stepper	-	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Trunk Opener	Smart	-	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with mixed tyres, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function,, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate, more	- more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Antenna	-	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Hands-Free	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding	Powered
Exterior Camera	-	360° Camera	-
Wheels Type	-	Alloy	-
Tyre Size	F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18	-	245/50 R19
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	20	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-	Yes
Central Locking	-	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	9	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	-	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes	Yes
Safety Airbags	-	Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Rear Side,Curtain,Driver Knee,Center	-

Safety

ADAS
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	-	Yes
RSA	-	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	-	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	39.1	14.9
Android Auto	Yes	Wireless	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Wireless	Yes
No. of Speakers	18	15	15
Additional Features	17 speakers with 464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Live Cockpit Plus:- (Fully Digital 12.3" Instrument Display, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, iDrive Controller, Touch functionality on the Curved Display, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW"), Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with wireless functionality, 2x dual USB Type C 3A charging function in the rear centre console, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW", Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (464 W, 17 speakers), Fine-wood Trim oak grain open-pored, more	- more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes	-

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