This is highly opinionated. Some openings are preferred by others for exact opposite reasons you have listed. For example D4 is one of my favorite openings but I almost never play the queen's gambit, which throws your assertion that "everything what can be from the queen's gambit".
Also, I have recently started playing C4 and like that as well, all though it is still my least used opening probably.
I would say it's a matter of opinion and what type of player you are.
Neither. It is a matter of taste, though Black is thought to be equal after 1. c4 e5.
As a player that played both for some time, I'd recommend 1.d4 for those who want a more solid game. Actually, I'm playing 1.c4 as my pet opening for a couple of months. I use it because it's super flexible. An added plus is that I can blitz out 4-6 moves quickly without worrying about my opponent's move.
The downside is you don't occupy the center with a pawn, which means black can get equal or more share of central space. Unless, of course, if you would play d4 early. I don't play d4 too early when I play the English, if I'd play d4, I'd play it on move one.
Overall, in my opinion, 1.d4 = Solid game. 1.c4 = Flexibility
Hello everybody!
What do you think, which is the better for white, and why? d4 (so everything what can be from the Queen's gambit) or c4? (English opening) I know that, 1. c4 can transpose into Queen's gambit lines, but when it does not, then which is better for white?