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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 3/19

BMW

iX1 LWB
Not yet rated

₹52.40 - 52.40L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹54.06L

Range
531 km
Battery
66.4 kWh
Fast Charge
32 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
i5 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

iX1 LWB

Longest Range

i4

Lowest Running Cost

iX1 LWB

Best Family EV

iX1 LWB

Best Performance

i5

Editor's Pick

i5

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueiX1 LWB
  • Longest Rangei4
  • Lowest Running CostiX1 LWB
  • Best Family EViX1 LWB
  • Best Performancei5
  • Editor's Picki5

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
  • BMW66.4 kWh (gross)
  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)

Range

  • BMW590 km
  • BMW531 km
  • BMW516 km

Power

  • BMW250 kW
  • BMW150 kW
  • BMW442 kW

Torque

  • BMW430 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW250 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW820 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BMW190 km/h
  • BMW175 km/h
  • BMW230 km/h

Acceleration

  • BMW5.7s (0-100)
  • BMW8.34s (0-100)
  • BMW3.8s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • BMW30 min (10-80%)
  • BMW32 min (10-80%)
  • BMW30 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • BMW14.2 kWh/100km
  • BMW12.5 kWh/100km
  • BMW16.3 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

Componenti4iX1 LWBi5
Ex-showroom Price₹72,50,000₹52,40,000₹1,20,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹2,17,500₹1,57,200₹3,60,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹74,76,000₹54,05,700₹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, iX1 LWB, i5
Specificationi4iX1 LWBi5
Battery Capacity83.9 kWh (gross)66.4 kWh (gross)83.9 kWh (gross)
Range590 km531 km516 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i4, iX1 LWB, i5
Specificationi4iX1 LWBi5
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)30 min32 min30 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr6.5 hr(winner)8.5 hr

Performance

Specification comparison of i4, iX1 LWB, i5
Specificationi4iX1 LWBi5
Power250 kW150 kW442 kW(winner)
Torque430 Nm (at motor)250 Nm (at motor)820 Nm (at motor)(winner)
0-100 km/h5.7s8.34s3.8s(winner)
Top Speed190 km/h175 km/h230 km/h(winner)
Motor TypeNot availablePermanently excited synchronous motorNot available
Drive LayoutRWDFWDAWD

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.

Componenti4iX1 LWBi5
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹16,382₹14,405₹18,731
Annual Insurance (est.)₹2,17,500₹1,57,200₹3,60,000
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹84,27,909₹61,06,527₹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

₹1,613

Yearly Cost

₹19,356

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹81,444

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹54,244

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i4, iX1 LWB, i5
Specificationi4iX1 LWBi5
Length4783 mm4616 mm5060 mm
Width1852 mm1845 mm1900 mm
Height1448 mm1627 mm1505 mm
Wheelbase2856 mm2800 mm2995 mm
Boot Space470 L490 L(winner)Not available
Kerb Weight2125 kgNot availableNot available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-linkIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs

Safety

Specification comparison of i4, iX1 LWB, i5
Specificationi4iX1 LWBi5
NCAP Rating4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)Not available5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
Airbags886

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i4

Mineral White

iX1 LWB

Mineral White Metallic

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

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the iX1 LWB
  • Lower power than the i5
  • Lower torque than the i5
  • Lower top speed than the i5

iX1 LWB

Pros

  • Long-wheelbase body built for India
  • 531 km range
  • Single-variant, fully-loaded M Sport spec

Cons

  • Lower range than the i4
  • Lower power than the i5
  • Lower torque than the i5
  • Lower top speed 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 iX1 LWB
  • Lower range than the i4
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the iX1 LWB

Expert Verdict

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

i4

The i4 leads on range. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

iX1 LWB

The iX1 LWB leads on ex-showroom (starting), ac home charging (full), boot space. 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

4.8

Performance

3.8

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

0.0

Value

8.2

Ownership

7.0

iX1 LWB

Overall

6.3

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

i5

Overall

5.0

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.0

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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i5

Related News

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Which one should you buy?

i4

Best RangeBest Family EV

iX1 LWB

Best Value

i5

Best PerformanceBest Highway EVBest Premium EV