Comparison - Mercedes EQC AMG Line Premium Plus 2020 - vs - Citroen e-C4 Shine 2021

General

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
74,610
Updated: 
23 Jul 2020
£
30,656
Updated: 
15 Feb 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
#808181
#EFEFEF
#0C4658
#B14811
#6C8186
#61605E
#92071E

Electric

Battery: 
80kWh
50 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
217mi
Full Charge Time: 
DC Fast Charging for a 40-minute charge from 10 to 80% at a 110 kW DC charging station
100kW fast charging station will replenish the battery to 80 per cent in 30 minutes
Top Speed: 
93mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.10s
9.70s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Striking styling means it stands out
Ample interior room and luggage space

CONS
Disappointing battery range
If you want a sporty car, look elsewhere
Doesn't feel as nippy as its rivals

By: 
parkers.co.uk

PROS
Mainly cushy ride
Good quality interior
Hushed at motorway speeds

CONS
Relatively slow acceleration
Not as roomy as some rivals
Competent handling but not particularly fun to drive

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Distinctive looks
100kW charging is standard
Same space inside as regular C4

Cons
Modest real-world range
Not that affordable
Lots of body roll in the bends

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Engine type: 
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
560ft-lbs
191ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
402hp
136hp
Turning Circle: 
38.00Feet
35.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
no
Door Pockets: 
no
yes
Cupholders: 
no
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
no
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (max range, ECO, comfort and sport)
Speed limiter
Voice commands
Front and rear parking sensors with flankguard
Heated steering wheel
Citroen connect nav with speed cam and danger zones alert

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
187.90in
171.60in
Width: 
82.50in
70.80in
Height: 
63.80in
60.00in
Front Track: 
63.90in
Rear Track: 
63.50in
Wheel Base: 
113.11in
105.11in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.10
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
59.00in
Rear leg room: 
58.00in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
37.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5500.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
no
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
5.5 inch backlit full TFT driver's instrument cluster

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-free access

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Heated front seats
AMG sports seats
Height adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable front passenger seat
Front head restraints
Rear Seats Features: 
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Folding center armrest
Split folding rear seats

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
EQ navigation services - map (range display), display charging stations, programming of charging settings and pre entry climate control
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Remote temperature pre-conditioning
Boot light

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
MBUX multimedia system with widescreen cockpit (2x 10.25" displays with touchpad)
Mercedes benz sound system with 4 mid range speakers, 2 tweeters
2 Frontbass speakers, 1 centre speaker and 225 W amplifier output
Hard-disk navigation
12V power outlet,
10" high resolution touchscreen
Apple car play and Android auto

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Multibeam LED headlights with inner housing and high gloss black tubes/blue stripes, adaptive highbeam assist +, cornering and cross traffic functions
Badge on the wing in high gloss black with chrome stripes and blue EQC lettering
AMG specific black panel radiator grille with twin blade design and high gloss black surround
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs
High gloss black exterior mirror housing
Heat and noise insulating acoustic glass
Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors with courtesy lighting
Rain sensing automatic front windscreen wipers
Automatic headlights with high beam assist
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 in
18"
Wheels more: 
Summer tyres
Tirefit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
no
yes
Stability control: 
no
yes
Rear door child safety locks: 
no
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
3 rear seatbelts
Blind Spot Assist
Active Lane Departure Warning
Parking package with Active Parking Assist and 360° camera
Tyre underinflation detection
Post collision safety brake
Hill start assist
Front seatbelt pretensioners
LED front fog lamps with static cornering function