2025 BMW i4 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 89.3 to 63.4, on fuel & range, performance. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ahead on safety.
2025 BMW i4
The 2025 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch …
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid compact sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the…
2025 BMW i4
Clear winThe BMW i4 wins clearly, 89.3 to 63.4, on fuel & range, performance. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW i4overall 89.3 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Classoverall 63.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 24.7 |
| Safetyw 4 | 75.9 | 86 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 76.1 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 89.3 | 63.4 |
BMW i4: model-level data · Mercedes-Benz C-Class: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW i4
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System25V906000 · 1 vehicles
- minorElectrical System25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles
- highSeat Belts25V253000 · 46 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW i4 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | PHEV, HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) | C300 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 116 | 29 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $2,650 |
| EV range | 266 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW i4 or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The BMW i4 wins clearly, 89.3 to 63.4, on fuel & range, performance. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 BMW i4 scores 89.3 and the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 63.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW i4 or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
2025 BMW i4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.