BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

How does the BMW i4 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz C-Class? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW i4BMW i4
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Mercedes-Benz C-ClassMercedes-Benz C-Class
SpecBMW i4Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Horsepower (max)536 hp671 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s3.4 s
Top speed225 km/h280 km/h
Variants46
Body stylePerformance EV Gran CoupeCompact executive sedan
GenerationG26W206 / MB.EA
Production2022 – present2021 – present
Length4,783 mm4,842 mm
Width1,852 mm1,843 mm
Height1,448 mm1,453 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm2,865 mm

BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class: common questions

Is the BMW i4 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class faster?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.2s versus the BMW i4's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3.4s vs 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW i4 or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes more power: 671 hp (500 kW) versus 536 hp (400 kW) for the BMW i4.
Is the BMW i4 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class faster on top speed?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the higher top speed at 174 mph (280 km/h), versus 140 mph (225 km/h) for the BMW i4.
What is the main difference between the BMW i4 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact executive sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.