Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW iX1 vs BMW i4

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW iX1 and BMW i4. The Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh, BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh and BMW i4 price is Rs. 72.50 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

GLC vs iX1 vs i4 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLC	iX1	i4
Price	Rs. 75.90 Lakh	Rs. 66.90 Lakh	Rs. 72.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1999 cc	-	-
Power	255 bhp	-	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

Rs. 75.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

Rs. 66.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW i4

eDrive35 M Sport

Rs. 72.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

BMW i4

eDrive35 M Sport

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	240		250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2	5.6	6
Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC		Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm	494 Nm
Max Motor Performance		308 bhp, 494 Nm	282 bhp @ 8000 rpm, 430 Nm
Driving Range (km)		417	483
Drivetrain	4WD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Not Applicable
Battery		66.4 kWh, Lithium Ion, 66.4 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	70.2 kWh, Lithium Ion, 398.5 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double wishbone	Double-joint Spring Strut with Hydraulically Damped Torque Strut Bearing
Rear Suspension		Five-link	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			6.25
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	R18	245 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19	R18	225 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	14 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown		Black & Biege
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED		LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	10.7	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	12	17
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Black Sapphire Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic
Nautic Blue	Storm Bay Metallic	Skyscraper Grey metallic
Graphite Grey	Space Silver Metallic	Mineral White metallic
Mojave Silver
Polar White

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GLC vs iX1 vs i4 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW iX1 and BMW i4?

Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh, BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh and BMW i4 price is Rs. 72.50 Lakh. Hence BMW iX1 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW iX1 vs BMW i4

Length (mm)	4716	4500	4783
Width (mm)	1890	1845	1852
Height (mm)	1640	1612	1448
Wheelbase (mm)	2888	2692	2856
Ground Clearance (mm)			125

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	620	490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	8	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Not Applicable	Not Applicable