BMW
i5
5/11 winsEx-showroom₹1.20–1.20Cr
On-road₹1.24Cr
i5vsi4
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i4
3/11 winsEx-showroom₹72.50–77.50L
On-road₹74.76L
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Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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i4
i4 leads on price, range and efficiency. i5 is the closest alternative, ahead on crash-test rating and acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
i5₹1.24Cr
i4₹74.76LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
i5516 km
i4590 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
i516.3 kWh/100 km
i414.2 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
i5Not published
i4470 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Level · Lower is better
i530 min
i430 min
Crash-test ratingCurrent ratings only
i55 ★ Euro NCAPBest in this comparison
i44 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
i5i4
Claimed range
i5516km
i4Best in this comparison590km
On-road priceDelhi
i5₹1.24Cr
i4Best in this comparison₹74.76L
Batterygross
i583.9kWh
i483.9kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
i530min
i430min
0–100 km/hlower is better
i5Best in this comparison3.8s
i45.7s
Power
i5Best in this comparison442kW
i4250kW
Boot space
i5Not published
i4470L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
i5Best in this comparison5 ★ Euro NCAP
i44 ★ Euro NCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
i5 2i4 4Tie / no winner 2
Value
i4
₹74.76L — ₹48.92L less on-road than the i5.
Range
i4
590 km — 74 km more claimed range than the i5.
Efficiency
i4
14.2 kWh/100 km — 2.0 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the i5.
Performance
i5
3.8 s — 1.9 s quicker to 100 km/h than the i4.
DC fast charging
i4
207 km — 26 km more range per 15-minute stop than the i5.
Home charging
No clear winner
All level on home-charging time.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
i5
5 ★ Euro NCAP.
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i4
i5 0%i4 100%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹74.76L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 14.2 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹75.72L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
i5361–413km
i4Best in this comparison413–472km
i4 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
i5181km / 15 min
i4Best in this comparison207km / 15 min
i4 adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
i561km / hour
i4Best in this comparison69km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — i4 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
i5₹1.53/km
i4Best in this comparison₹1.34/km
i4 is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
i5₹23,970
i4Best in this comparison₹12,671
You pay the least for each km of range with the i4.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
i5Not published
i4Not published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsi5
₹1.25Cr
i4
₹75.72L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingi4 is cheapest to own — ₹49,06,302 less than the i5 over five years
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Loan on the on-road price
i5₹2,07,809Loan ₹98,94,800 · interest ₹25,73,753
i4Best in this comparison₹1,25,608Loan ₹59,80,800 · interest ₹15,55,676
The i4 costs ₹82,201 less a month than the i5.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
i5₹1,834₹1.53/km
i4Best in this comparison₹1,604₹1.34/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹80,171 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | i5 | i4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,20,00,000 | ₹72,50,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,60,000 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,23,68,500 | ₹74,76,000 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
i5i4
The i5 is the longest — 277 mm longer than the i4.
Length
5,060 mm
4,783 mm
Width
1,900 mm
1,852 mm
Height
1,505 mm
1,448 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,856 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
—
470 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
i5i4
Specificationi5i4
Battery & range4 specs · 2 differ
Battery Capacityi83.9 kWh (gross)83.9 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei516 km590 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi16.3 kWh/100km14.2 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 0 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i30 min30 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr8.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
Power442 kWBest in this comparison250 kW
Torque820 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison430 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.8sBest in this comparison5.7s
Top Speed230 km/hBest in this comparison190 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutAWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
Length5060 mm4783 mm
Width1900 mm1852 mm
Height1505 mm1448 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm2856 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot published470 L
Kerb WeightNot published2125 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springsNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP)Best in this comparison4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
Airbags68Best in this comparison
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
BMW i5
- +Pro: 230 km/h top speed
- +Pro: Dual-motor M Performance AWD
- +Pro: 516 km range
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.24Cr)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (516 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (16.3 kWh/100 km)
BMW i4
- +Pro: 590 km range on the eDrive40
- +Pro: Gran coupe styling with a fastback silhouette
- +Pro: 5.7s 0-100 km/h
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (5.7 s)
- −Con: Least powerful here (250 kW)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — i5 or i4?
The i4 claims the most at 590 km, followed by the i5 (516 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The i4 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹74.76L — ₹48.92L less than the i5. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the i4 works out cheapest at ₹75.72L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the i4 adds the most range — about 207 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 30 min). On a home AC charger the i5 is quickest to full, at 8.5 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The i5 has the longest wheelbase (2,995 mm). The i5 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) and the i4 (4 ★ Euro NCAP) have a current crash-test rating.