Comparison between:
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric
- 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric | 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | 400 4MATIC electric | xDrive40 |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | - | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray |
| Interior colors | - | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | - | 4 |
| Number of seats | - | 5 |
| Length | 192.2 in 4883 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 74.5 in 1892 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.6 in 2962 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 64.6 in 1641 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | - | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 101.0 l 3.57 ft3 0.10 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5423.37 lb 2460 kg | 5022.13 lb 2278 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.1 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.9 % |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1113.33 lb 505 kg | - |
| GVWR | 6536.71 lb 2965 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | - | XE2A02N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps | 290 kW 388.9 hp 394.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 800 Nm 81.6 kgm 590.0 ft-lb | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.00 s | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 367.9 mi / 592.0 km | EPA, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 18.5 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Turning circle with rear-axle steering - 11.2 m | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.37 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | - | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | - | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
| Additional information | Optional AIRMATIC air suspension with predictive damping and rear-axle steering | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | One-box breaking system | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 25/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 84.3 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 94 kWh | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic |
| Battery voltage | 800 V | 398.5 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Optional DC converter for 400-volt fast charging stations | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 330 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 330 kW | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | New in 2026: - Seal & Drive Tire Kit standard on all i4 models - Drive Recorder added to the Parking Assistant Professional package - Optional Glass Controls on all i4 models - Black mirror caps are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 - M Sport brakes with blue callipers are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric | 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 |