Li Auto i8 (理想i8) vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
The Li Auto i8 (理想i8) leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric leads on cargo space.
SUV
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
86/100#20 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
86/100#8 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i8 (理想i8)Li Auto i8 (理想i8)GLC ElectricMercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row11 min faster· 51%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+140 kW· 42%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.2 cu ft· 44%
- Power- best on this row+110 kW· 44%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i8 (理想i8) | Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | version: Li i8 Pro (2025) | |
| Width | version: Li i8 Pro (2025) | |
| Height | version: Li i8 Pro (2025) | |
| Wheelbase | version: Li i8 Pro (2025) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Li Auto i8 (理想i8) if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Li Auto i8 (理想i8)Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
Range
95- Different test cycles - not compared.98Charging
10072Performance
65no dataPracticality
6181
How much is each in the US?
Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
No US price yet
- GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
- $63,500
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- CLTC
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Li Auto i8 (理想i8)i8 (理想i8)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- 11 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Li Auto i8 (理想i8)
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- 140 kW
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 11 sources
Every source link (16)
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2026/art_dbb6d7d4034741d782ca702bb4866fa3.html
- https://db.auto.sina.cn/6574/peizhi/
- https://auto.sina.cn/2026-08-06/detail-inimizpr0717584.d.html?vt=4
- https://ir.lixiang.com/news-releases/news-release-details/li-auto-inc-launches-li-i8-six-seat-battery-electric-family-suv
- https://www.evlook.com/lixiangi8/peizhi
- https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/50855.shtml
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=KLP26V
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=KBK72K
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=KLD58H
- https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/model/glc/suv/glc400e4
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2026/art_a9711faa88734c56b4218efc091c503c.html
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- https://www.fueleconomy.gov/ws/rest/vehicle/50856
- https://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/glc-class-ev
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