BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

BMW i4 price starts at Rs. 72.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLC, priced at Rs. 77.00 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the GLC returns a claimed 8 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 GLC a 1999cc engine producing 254.79bhp@5800rpm. If you're deciding between the i4 and GLC, the i4 is the better pick for affordability, while the GLC stands out for top speed.

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i4 vs GLC Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i4Mercedes-Benz GLC
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 72.50 LakhRs. 77.00 Lakh
Mileage / Range 483 KM8 kmpl
Engine / Battery 70.2kWh1999 cc
Max power / Motor 335.25bhp254.79bhp@5800rpm
Top speed 190 Km/h240 Km/h

i4 vs GLC Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW i4 eDrive35 M SportMercedes-Benz GLC 300
Rating
38 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 72.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 77.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1999 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 335.25bhp 254.79bhp@5800rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 9-Speed
Drive Type RWD 4WD
Colors
BMW i4 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLC Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Tyre Size 225/55 R17 235/55 R19
Boot Space 470 Liters 620 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. 1,48,953 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.97 Lakh i4 Insurance Rs. 3.26 Lakh GLC Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
1999 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
M254
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1999 cc
Battery Capacity
70.2kWh
Not Available
Max Power
335.25bhp
254.79bhp@5800rpm
Range
483 KM
Not Available
Max Torque
430Nm
400Nm@1800-2200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
Not Available
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
MPI
Kerb Weight
1920 Kg
2000 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Yes
No
Mild Hybrid
No
No
Fast Charging
No
No
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.7 Sec
6.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Top Speed
190 Km/h
240 Km/h
Mileage (City)
Not Available
8 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12.7 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R17
235/55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
R19
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
,Ambient light,Boot Lamp
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
470
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
470 Liters
620 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
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,
"Aluminium-look running boards with, Rear trim strip Plastic Chrome Plated rubber studs, Door sill panels, Illuminated door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” The manual pull-out roller sunblinds protect against direct, lettering, Door Handle Recesses, large, 2-piece, AMG Filler Cap, LCD projector, With animated Mercedes-Benz pattern"
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
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
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4783*2073*1448 mm3
4716*1890*1640 mm3
Wheelbase
2741 mm
3095 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5

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
DIRECT SELECT lever, DYNAMIC SELECT, Technical Underguard, driver assistance systems
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
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
connect with Alexa, Google Home integration and Parking location on navigation system
Smart Entry
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Full
Drive Modes
3
4
No of Speakers
17
15
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
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,
"Aluminium-look running boards with, Rear trim strip Plastic Chrome Plated rubber studs, Door sill panels, Illuminated door sill panels with “Mercedes-Benz” The manual pull-out roller sunblinds protect against direct, lettering, Door Handle Recesses, large, 2-piece, AMG Filler Cap, LCD projector, With animated Mercedes-Benz pattern"
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
tilt and telescopic
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
MirrorLink
Not Available
No
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 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
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
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
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
2
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
No
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
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
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
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
Transparent Bonnet
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
2550

Pros and Cons

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Mercedes-Benz GLC
  • Smooth driving experience with great performance, feature-loaded, practical cabin for four occupants, luxurious interior design and quality
Mercedes-Benz GLC
  • Priciest SUV in its segment, backseat comfort could’ve been better
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Mercedes-Benz GLC has out rated BMW i4 on all the rating factors.
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The BMW i4 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLC by ₹4.50 Lakh.
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As per the users experiences the BMW i4 has better performance.

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