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

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
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
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

  • BMW516 km
  • BMW590 km

Power

  • BMW442 kW
  • BMW250 kW

Torque

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

Top Speed

  • BMW230 km/h
  • BMW190 km/h

Acceleration

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

Charging Time

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

Efficiency

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

Price Comparison

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

Componenti5i4
Ex-showroom Price₹1,20,00,000₹72,50,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹2,17,500
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹1,23,68,500₹74,76,000

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

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹98,94,800

Monthly EMI

₹2,07,809

Total Interest

₹25,73,753

Total Cost

₹1,49,42,253

Battery

Specification comparison of i5, i4
Specificationi5i4
Battery Capacity83.9 kWh (gross)83.9 kWh (gross)
Range516 km590 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i5, i4
Specificationi5i4
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)30 min30 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr8.5 hr

Performance

Specification comparison of i5, i4
Specificationi5i4
Power442 kW(winner)250 kW
Torque820 Nm (at motor)(winner)430 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.8s(winner)5.7s
Top Speed230 km/h(winner)190 km/h
Drive LayoutAWDRWD

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.

Componenti5i4
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹18,731₹16,382
Annual Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹2,17,500
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.)₹1,39,02,156₹84,27,909

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 i5, i4
Specificationi5i4
Length5060 mm4783 mm
Width1900 mm1852 mm
Height1505 mm1448 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm2856 mm
Boot SpaceNot available470 L
Kerb WeightNot available2125 kg
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springsNot available

Safety

Specification comparison of i5, i4
Specificationi5i4
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP)4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
Airbags68(winner)

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i5

Mineral White Metallic

i4

Mineral White

Pros & Cons

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

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

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

Expert Verdict

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

i5

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

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.

Ratings

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Related News

Launches, software updates and coverage for the vehicles compared here.

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Which one should you buy?

i5

Best PerformanceBest Family EVBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

i4

Best ValueBest Range