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2027 BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2027 BMW i5 (116 MPGe) costs about $780 a year to fuel and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV (119 MPGe) about $761.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW i5
- Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV
Side by side
| BMW i5 | Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV | |
|---|---|---|
| $780 | Your annual fuel cost | $761 |
| 116 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 119 MPGe |
| 120 MPGe | City | 123 MPGe |
| 113 MPGe | Highway | 115 MPGe |
| 28.9 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 28.2 kWh |
| 328 mi | Driving range | 350 mi |
| 98 cu ft | Passenger volume | 106 cu ft |
| 11 cu ft | Cargo volume | 26 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 8 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 11.5 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (250 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motors (463 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| RWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV across model years
- BMW i5
- Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV goes farther between stops: about 350 miles on a charge, compared with 328 miles for the BMW i5.
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV has more passenger space (106 vs. 98 cu ft); the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV has more cargo space (26 vs. 11 cu ft).
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2027 BMW i5 or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV?
Measured by cost to drive, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV. The BMW i5 is rated 116 MPGe combined and the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV 119 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 BMW i5 vs. the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $780 for the BMW i5 and $761 for the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV.
Which has more range?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV: about 350 miles versus 328 miles.
Which has more cargo space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV, with 26 cu ft of luggage volume versus 11 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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