Comparison between:
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric
- 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive
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 | 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive | |
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| Trim | 400 4MATIC electric | 50 xDrive |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2027 (MY27) |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 65,900 (DE, Mar 2026) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel |
| Exterior colors | - | Le Castellet Blue Mineral White Space Silver Ocean Wave Blue Brooklyn Grey Polarized Grey Alpine White Black Sapphire |
| Interior colors | - | Black Digital White Castanea Agave Green Black BMW M |
| Number of doors | - | 4 |
| Number of seats | - | 5 |
| Length | 192.2 in 4883 mm | 187.4 in 4760 mm |
| Width | 74.5 in 1892 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 81.7 in 2075 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 73.4 in 1865 mm |
| Height | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.6 in 2962 mm | 114.1 in 2897 mm |
| Front track | 64.6 in 1641 mm | 63.2 in 1606 mm |
| Rear track | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 63.5 in 1613 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.7 in 855 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.7 in 1008 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 40.0 in 1017 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.2 in 946 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 420.0 l 14.83 ft3 0.42 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 101.0 l 3.57 ft3 0.10 m3 | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5423.37 lb 2460 kg | 4861.19 lb 2205 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3284.89 lb 1490 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1113.33 lb 505 kg | 1113.33 lb 505 kg |
| GVWR | 6536.71 lb 2965 kg | 5974.53 lb 2710 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.22 Cd | 0.21 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | - | HD1001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 5500 rpm |
| Torque | - | 435 Nm 44.4 kgm 320.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Model | - | HF1002N0 |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 123 kW 164.9 hp 167.2 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 4607 rpm |
| Torque | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 4607 rpm |
| 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 | 345 kW 462.7 hp 469.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 800 Nm 81.6 kgm 590.0 ft-lb | 645 Nm 65.8 kgm 475.7 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | BMW 6th Gen eDrive technology System power-to-weight ratio - 6.4 kg/kW |
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 | 4.70 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 | WLTP, CTY: 563.0 mi / 906.0 km WLTP, CMB: 471.0 mi / 758.0 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 | WLTP, CTY: 13.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.7 kWh/100 mi |
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 | 12.2 m 40.03 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.7 |
| Additional information | Turning circle with rear-axle steering - 11.2 m | - |
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 | - | 9.606 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 8.801 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | - | Independent Trapezoidal link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Double joint strut axle |
| Rear suspension | - | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 14.6 in 370 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 14.6 in 370 mm |
| Additional information | One-box breaking system | Single-piston floating caliper disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 8Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 255/45R19 102W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 108.7 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 113.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 94 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 162.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | - | EVE Energy |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 960 |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical |
| Cell configuration | - | 5p192s 5 cells in parallel 192 cells in series |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 800 V | 698.9 V |
| Energy density | - | 190 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1316.16 lb 597 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Additional information | Optional DC converter for 400-volt fast charging stations | Cell diameter - 46 mm Cell height 1 - 95 mm Cell height 2 - 120 mm Cell-to-pack (C2P) 3.7 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) 11 kW Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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 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 AC 22 kW DC 400 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC 400 kW, 0:21 AC 22 KW, 5:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric | 2027 BMW i3 50 xDrive |