BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: September 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs. 59.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 12.60 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW i4, priced at Rs. 72.50 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the C-Class returns a claimed 16.9 kmpl, while the i4 offers a claimed 483 KM per charge. On the performance front, the i4 uses a 70.2kWh battery producing 335.25bhp and the C-Class a 1496cc engine producing 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm. If you're deciding between the i4 and C-Class, the C-Class is the better pick for affordability and top speed.

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i4 vs C-Class Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i4Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 72.50 LakhRs. 59.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range 483 KM16.9 kmpl
Engine / Battery 70.2kWh1496 cc
Max power / Motor 335.25bhp201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Top speed 190 Km/h246 Km/h

i4 vs C-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW i4 eDrive35 M SportMercedes-Benz C-Class C 200
Rating
38 reviews
53 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 72.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1496 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 335.25bhp 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
BMW i4 Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 16.9 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55 R17 Not Available
Boot Space 470 Liters 540 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,40,248 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,874 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.97 Lakh i4 Insurance Rs. 2.33 Lakh C-Class Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
1496 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
OM654M
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1496 cc
Battery Capacity
70.2kWh
Not Available
Max Power
335.25bhp
201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Range
483 KM
Not Available
Max Torque
430Nm
300Nm@1800-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
ISG
Kerb Weight
1920 Kg
1615 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
No
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.7 Sec
7.3 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Top Speed
190 Km/h
246 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
16.9 Kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Tyre Size
225/55 R17
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Galvanic embellisher for controls ( Switch cluster in doors on driver & front passenger side, Window lift switch, front/rear, Door lock switch), 3-spoke design sport 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 cupholders, Armrest front with storage compartment, Instrument 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, Sport exterior package( Kidney ring in pearl chro
Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching •
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
470
540
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
470 Liters
540 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
17” aerodynamic wheels 852 bi-color, 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 light, 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,
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss b
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4783*2073*1448 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Wheelbase
2741 mm
2636 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort 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
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC,
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment 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 op
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept,Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,, App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect feat
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
4
No of Speakers
17
9
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
17” aerodynamic wheels 852 bi-color, 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 light, 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,
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss b
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
11.9 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Not Available
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Three-point seat belts for all seats, including belt stopper, belt latch tensioner & belt force limiter, ISOFIX child seat mounting for outer rear seats, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with extended contents such as: (Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Airbags: (Airbags for driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row), Adaptive Recuperation System, Rear-view camera integrated into the BMW badge, Parking Assistant with lateral parking aid, Keyless Start/Stop button in blue, Reversing Assistant
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Find My Car Location
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Classy, yet, sporty styling, refined petrol and diesel engine options available, loaded tech package, luxurious interior styling
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Ground clearance will become a problem, especially over large speed breakers, rear seat under-thigh support is average, spare tyre reduces usable boot space

Is BMW I4 Better Than Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

75% users have chosen BMW i4 over Mercedes-Benz C-Class in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 119 users have also rated BMW i4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW i4 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Mercedes-Benz C-Class is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, safety and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor i4 C-Class
Mileage 4.2 3.9
Performance 4.3 4.5
Comfort 4.3 4.4
Maintenance 4.3 3.1
Safety 4.3 4.5
Features 3.4 4.6
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BMW i4 Vs Mercedes Benz C-Class FAQs

Which car is best between BMW i4 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
As per the users experiences BMW i4 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Mercedes-Benz C-Class is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper BMW i4 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper than BMW i4 by ₹12.60 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW i4 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
As per the users experiences the BMW i4 has better performance.

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