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

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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 7/19

BMW

i7
Not yet rated

₹2.05 - 2.50Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹2.11Cr

Range
603 km
Battery
101.7 kWh
Fast Charge
34 min
VS
i7 wins 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

i4

Longest Range

i7

Fastest Charging

i4

Lowest Running Cost

i4

Best Family EV

i7

Best Performance

i7

Editor's Pick

i7

Quick Verdict

  • Best Valuei4
  • Longest Rangei7
  • Fastest Chargingi4
  • Lowest Running Costi4
  • Best Family EVi7
  • Best Performancei7
  • Editor's Picki7

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
  • BMW101.7 kWh (usable)

Range

  • BMW590 km
  • BMW603 km

Power

  • BMW250 kW
  • BMW400 kW

Torque

  • BMW430 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW745 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BMW190 km/h
  • BMW250 km/h

Acceleration

  • BMW5.7s (0-100)
  • BMW4.7s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • BMW30 min (10-80%)
  • BMW34 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • BMW14.2 kWh/100km
  • BMW16.9 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

Componenti4i7
Ex-showroom Price₹72,50,000₹2,05,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹2,17,500₹6,15,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹74,76,000₹2,11,23,500

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, i7
Specificationi4i7
Battery Capacity83.9 kWh (gross)101.7 kWh (usable)
Range590 km603 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i4, i7
Specificationi4i7
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)30 min(winner)34 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr5.5 hr(winner)

Performance

Specification comparison of i4, i7
Specificationi4i7
Power250 kW400 kW(winner)
Torque430 Nm (at motor)745 Nm (at motor)(winner)
0-100 km/h5.7s4.7s(winner)
Top Speed190 km/h250 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.

Componenti4i7
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹16,382₹19,429
Annual Insurance (est.)₹2,17,500₹6,15,000
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₹2,36,80,646

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

₹1,748

Yearly Cost

₹20,981

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹79,819

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹52,619

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i4, i7
Specificationi4i7
Length4783 mm5391 mm
Width1852 mm1950 mm
Height1448 mm1544 mm
Wheelbase2856 mm3215 mm
Boot Space470 L500 L(winner)
Kerb Weight2125 kg2715 kg
Tyre SizeNot available245/50 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, multi-link with air springs

Safety

Specification comparison of i4, i7
Specificationi4i7
NCAP Rating4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)Not available
Airbags8Not available

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i4

Mineral White

i7

Alpine White

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 range than the i7
  • Lower power than the i7
  • Lower torque than the i7
  • Lower top speed than the i7

i7

Pros

  • BMW's electric flagship limousine
  • 603 km range on the eDrive50
  • 250 km/h top speed on the M70

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the i4
  • Higher charging time 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), charging time. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

i7

The i7 leads on range, power, torque. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

Ratings

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

i4

Overall

6.6

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

i7

Overall

3.8

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

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 Family EV

i7

Best RangeBest PerformanceBest Highway EVBest Premium EV