BMW i4 M50 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

BMW i4 M50

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0/5 (0)

$133,900

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

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$123,800

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Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

i4 M50

Overview

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

2021 - Present

Year

2021 - Present

81.1

Engine

1991

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Power

310

Electric

Fuel

Petrol

Automatic

Transmission

Automatic

Seating

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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i4 M50

Specification

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

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Engine Capacity

1991

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Engine Code

M139l

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Cylinder Configuration

Inline-four

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Number of Cylinders

—

Aspiration

Turbocharged

81.1

Battery Capacity

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83.9

Battery Capacity Gross

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81.1

Battery Capacity Usable

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Lithium-ion

Battery Type

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465 km (WLTP)

Electric Range

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20.2

Energy Consumption

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400

Power

310

795

Torque

500

3.9

0–100 km/h

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225

Top Speed

250

AC Charging Power

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205

DC Fast Charging Power

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Type-2

AC Connector

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Ccs2

DC Connector

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10–80% in 30 min (205 kW DC maximum)

DC Charging

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Yes

Heat Pump

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Yes

One-Pedal Driving

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Yes

Regenerative Braking

—

AWD

Drive Type

AWD

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Fuel Economy Combined

9.1

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Emission Standard

Euro 6

245 / 40 R19 front; 255 / 40 R19 rear

Tyre Size

245 / 40 R19 front; 265 / 35 R19 rear

Wheel Size

Number of Doors

Seating Capacity

Ventilated disc

Front Brakes

Ventilated disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated disc

Double-joint spring strut

Front Suspension

Multi-link

Five-link

Rear Suspension

Multi-link

Electric power steering

Steering Type

Electric power steering

Number of Airbags

—

Towing Capacity

1800

12.5

Turning Circle

11.1

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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i4 M50

Dimension

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

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Fuel Tank Capacity

4783

Length

4751

1852

Width

1820

1448

Height

1437

2856

Wheelbase

2865

2290

Kerb Weight

1840

470

Boot Space

455

1290

Boot Space (Seats Folded)

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Frunk Space

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Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

i4 M50

Feature

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

Adaptive Cruise Control

Autonomous Emergency Braking

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Blind Spot Monitoring

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Traffic Sign Recognition

Driver Attention Monitor

Front Parking Sensors

Rear Parking Sensors

360 Camera

Reverse Camera

Hill Start Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

i4 M50

Feature

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

Keyless Entry

NFC Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Dual-Zone Climate Control

Tri-Zone Climate Control

Heated Front Seats

Ventilated Front Seats

Heated Steering Wheel

Power Tailgate

Remote Start

Power Driver Seat

Power Passenger Seat

Memory Seats

Auto Dimming Mirror

Rain Sensing Wipers

Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

i4 M50

Feature

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

Leather Seats

Fabric Seats

Ambient Lighting

Sunroof

Panoramic Roof

LED Headlights

Matrix LED Headlights

Daytime Running Lights

Alloy Wheels

Roof Rails

Rear Privacy Glass

Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

i4 M50

Feature

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

Touchscreen Display

Digital Instrument Cluster

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay

Wireless Android Auto

Wireless Phone Charging

Built-in Navigation

Premium Audio System

Head-Up Display

USB-C Ports

Bluetooth Connectivity

Voice Control

Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

i4 M50

Feature

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

AC home charging

DC fast-charge capable

Scheduled charging

Charging Cable Included

Portable Charger Included

Wall Charger Compatible

Battery Preconditioning

Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

i4 M50

Feature

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

Regenerative braking

Drive mode select

EV / hybrid drive modes

One Pedal Driving

V2L

V2G

Electric vehicle features

i4 M50

Feature

C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

Aero Alloy Wheels

Charging Port Light Indicator

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

BMW i4 M50

Pros

+Very strong 400 kW output
+Rapid 3.9 second acceleration
+Confident all-wheel drive
+Practical liftback body
+High standard equipment

Cons

−Highest i4 purchase price
−Heaviest i4 variant
−Higher energy consumption
−No front luggage compartment
−Costly tyres and insurance

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

Pros

+Strong 310 kW performance
+Confident all-wheel drive
+Quick nine-speed transmission
+Rear-wheel steering agility
+Usable daily performance

Cons

−Firm performance ride
−High fuel consumption
−Four-cylinder lacks classic AMG sound
−Expensive tyres and brakes
−High purchase price

Which one should you buy?

Best for Performance: BMW i4 M50

System power around 400 kW supports a solid performance score.

Best for Value: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: BMW i4 M50

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: BMW i4 M50

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose BMW i4 M50 if: You prioritise performance and responsive power.

Choose Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43 if: You prioritise performance and responsive power.

Bottom Line: BMW i4 M50 leads on performance, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-AMG C 43 leads on value and BMW i4 M50 leads on practicality.

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