Li Auto i9 (理想i9) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
The Li Auto i9 (理想i9) leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric leads on 0–62 mph.
SUV
2026 Home · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · lixiang.com
58/100#38 of 434 · Everyday
Sedan
C 400 4MATIC
No US price yet
58/100#40 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i9 (理想i9)Li Auto i9 (理想i9)C-Class ElectricMercedes-Benz C-Class 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+190 kW· 58%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.9 s quicker· 18%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.4 cu ft· 20%
- Power- best on this row+40 kW· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i9 (理想i9) | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | 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 | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Seats | no data | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Li Auto i9 (理想i9) if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
Range
94- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
100100Performance
8494Practicality
7734
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- CLTC
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)i9 (理想i9)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- Ahead by
- 11 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- Ahead by
- 190 kW
Which is quicker?
Mercedes-Benz C-Class ElectricC-Class Electric
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric
- Ahead by
- 0.9 s
Where next
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
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