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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 3/19

BMW

i4
Not yet rated

₹72.50 - 77.50L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹74.76L

Range
590 km
Battery
83.9 kWh
Fast Charge
30 min
VS
Wins 5/19

BMW

i5
Not yet rated

₹1.20 - 1.20Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.24Cr

Range
516 km
Battery
83.9 kWh
Fast Charge
30 min
VS
i5 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

i4

Longest Range

i4

Lowest Running Cost

i4

Best Performance

i5

Editor's Pick

i5

Quick Verdict

  • Best Valuei4
  • Longest Rangei4
  • Lowest Running Costi4
  • Best Performancei5
  • Editor's Picki5

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)

Range

  • BMW590 km
  • BMW516 km

Power

  • BMW250 kW
  • BMW442 kW

Torque

  • BMW430 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW820 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BMW190 km/h
  • BMW230 km/h

Acceleration

  • BMW5.7s (0-100)
  • BMW3.8s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • BMW30 min (10-80%)
  • BMW30 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • BMW14.2 kWh/100km
  • BMW16.3 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

Componenti4i5
Ex-showroom Price₹72,50,000₹1,20,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹2,17,500₹3,60,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹74,76,000₹1,23,68,500

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹59,80,800

Monthly EMI

₹1,25,608

Total Interest

₹15,55,676

Total Cost

₹90,31,676

Battery

Specification comparison of i4, i5
Specificationi4i5
Battery Capacity83.9 kWh (gross)83.9 kWh (gross)
Range590 km516 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i4, i5
Specificationi4i5
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)30 min30 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr8.5 hr

Performance

Specification comparison of i4, i5
Specificationi4i5
Power250 kW442 kW(winner)
Torque430 Nm (at motor)820 Nm (at motor)(winner)
0-100 km/h5.7s3.8s(winner)
Top Speed190 km/h230 km/h(winner)
Drive LayoutRWDAWD

Ownership Cost

Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.

Componenti4i5
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹16,382₹18,731
Annual Insurance (est.)₹2,17,500₹3,60,000
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹84,27,909₹1,39,02,156

Running Cost

Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.

Charging Cost Calculator

Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.

Monthly Cost

₹1,715

Yearly Cost

₹20,575

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹80,225

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹53,025

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i4, i5
Specificationi4i5
Length4783 mm5060 mm
Width1852 mm1900 mm
Height1448 mm1505 mm
Wheelbase2856 mm2995 mm
Boot Space470 LNot available
Kerb Weight2125 kgNot available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs

Safety

Specification comparison of i4, i5
Specificationi4i5
NCAP Rating4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
Airbags8(winner)6

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i4

Mineral White

i5

Mineral White Metallic

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

i4

Pros

  • 590 km range on the eDrive40
  • Gran coupe styling with a fastback silhouette
  • 5.7s 0-100 km/h

Cons

  • Lower power than the i5
  • Lower torque than the i5
  • Lower top speed than the i5
  • Higher acceleration than the i5

i5

Pros

  • 230 km/h top speed
  • Dual-motor M Performance AWD
  • 516 km range

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the i4
  • Lower range than the i4
  • Lower airbags than the i4

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

i4

The i4 leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, airbags. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

i5

The i5 leads on power, torque, top speed. Best suited for buyers who prioritize power over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

i4

Overall

5.6

Performance

0.0

Charging

8.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

0.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

i5

Overall

5.6

Performance

10.0

Charging

8.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

10.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Related News

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Which one should you buy?

i4

Best ValueBest RangeBest Family EV

i5

Best PerformanceBest Highway EVBest Premium EV