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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

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
i5 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

i5

Longest Range

i7

Fastest Charging

i5

Lowest Running Cost

i5

Best Performance

i5

Editor's Pick

i5

Quick Verdict

  • Best Valuei5
  • Longest Rangei7
  • Fastest Chargingi5
  • Lowest Running Costi5
  • Best Performancei5
  • Editor's Picki5

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

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

Range

  • BMW516 km
  • BMW603 km

Power

  • BMW442 kW
  • BMW400 kW

Torque

  • BMW820 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW745 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BMW230 km/h
  • BMW250 km/h

Acceleration

  • BMW3.8s (0-100)
  • BMW4.7s (0-100)

Charging Time

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

Efficiency

  • BMW16.3 kWh/100km
  • BMW16.9 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

Componenti5i7
Ex-showroom Price₹1,20,00,000₹2,05,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹6,15,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹1,23,68,500₹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: ₹98,94,800

Monthly EMI

₹2,07,809

Total Interest

₹25,73,753

Total Cost

₹1,49,42,253

Battery

Specification comparison of i5, i7
Specificationi5i7
Battery Capacity83.9 kWh (gross)101.7 kWh (usable)
Range516 km603 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i5, i7
Specificationi5i7
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)30 min(winner)34 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr5.5 hr(winner)

Performance

Specification comparison of i5, i7
Specificationi5i7
Power442 kW(winner)400 kW
Torque820 Nm (at motor)(winner)745 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.8s(winner)4.7s
Top Speed230 km/h250 km/h(winner)
Drive LayoutAWDAWD

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.

Componenti5i7
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹18,731₹19,429
Annual Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹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.)₹1,39,02,156₹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

₹1,872

Yearly Cost

₹22,470

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹78,330

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹51,130

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i5, i7
Specificationi5i7
Length5060 mm5391 mm
Width1900 mm1950 mm
Height1505 mm1544 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm3215 mm
Boot SpaceNot available500 L
Kerb WeightNot available2715 kg
Tyre SizeNot available245/50 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springsIndependent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, multi-link with air springs

Safety

Specification comparison of i5, i7
Specificationi5i7
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP)Not available
Airbags6Not available

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i5

Mineral White Metallic

i7

Alpine 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

  • Lower range than the i7
  • Lower top speed than the i7
  • Higher ac home charging (full) 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 i5
  • Lower power than the i5
  • Lower torque 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 ex-showroom (starting), power, torque. 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, top speed, ac home charging (full). 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.

i5

Overall

8.1

Performance

7.5

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

i7

Overall

1.9

Performance

2.5

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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i7

Related News

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

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Which one should you buy?

i5

Best ValueBest PerformanceBest Family EV

i7

Best RangeBest Highway EVBest Premium EV