Li Auto i9 (理想i9) vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
The Li Auto i9 (理想i9) leads on 10–80% charge. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Home · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · lixiang.com
89/100#13 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
78/100#13 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i9 (理想i9)Li Auto i9 (理想i9)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+190 kW· 58%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.1 cu ft· 1%
- Power- best on this row+40 kW· 11%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Li Auto i9 (理想i9) | 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 | - best on this row | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| 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
Score by category
out of 100
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
Range
86- Different test cycles - not compared.98Charging
9880Performance
88no dataPracticality
8581
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- CLTC
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- EPA
- 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 GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- 11 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- 190 kW
Where next
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Li Auto i9 (理想i9) vs
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric vs
- Hyundai Ioniq 9Hyundai Ioniq 9 scores 6 higher
- Score
- 84
- Price
- from $58,955
- Porsche Cayenne ElectricMercedes-Benz GLC Electric is cheaper by $45,500
- Score
- 90
- Price
- from $109,000
- Ora Mecha Dragon (机甲龙)Ora Mecha Dragon (机甲龙) scores 12 higher
- Score
- 90
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class ElectricMercedes-Benz C-Class Electric scores 12 higher
- Score
- 90
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 17 sources
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