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

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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 2/19

BMW

iX
Not yet rated

₹1.40 - 1.40Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.44Cr

Range
635 km
Battery
105.2 kWh
Fast Charge
35 min
VS
i5 wins 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

iX

Longest Range

iX

Fastest Charging

i5

Lowest Running Cost

i5

Best Performance

i5

Editor's Pick

i5

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueiX
  • Longest RangeiX
  • Fastest Chargingi5
  • Lowest Running Costi5
  • Best Performancei5
  • Editor's Picki5

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
  • BMW105.2 kWh (usable)

Range

  • BMW516 km
  • BMW635 km

Power

  • BMW442 kW
  • BMW385 kW

Torque

  • BMW820 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW765 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BMW230 km/h
  • BMW200 km/h

Acceleration

  • BMW3.8s (0-100)
  • BMW4.6s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • BMW30 min (10-80%)
  • BMW35 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • BMW16.3 kWh/100km
  • BMW16.6 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

Componenti5iX
Ex-showroom Price₹1,20,00,000₹1,40,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹4,20,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹1,23,68,500₹1,44,28,500

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, iX
Specificationi5iX
Battery Capacity83.9 kWh (gross)105.2 kWh (usable)
Range516 km635 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i5, iX
Specificationi5iX
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)30 min(winner)35 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr5.5 hr(winner)

Performance

Specification comparison of i5, iX
Specificationi5iX
Power442 kW(winner)385 kW
Torque820 Nm (at motor)(winner)765 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.8s(winner)4.6s
Top Speed230 km/h(winner)200 km/h
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.

Componenti5iX
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹18,731₹19,085
Annual Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹4,20,000
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₹1,62,03,926

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

₹1,850

Yearly Cost

₹22,199

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹78,601

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹51,401

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i5, iX
Specificationi5iX
Length5060 mm4953 mm
Width1900 mm1967 mm
Height1505 mm1695 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm3000 mm
Boot SpaceNot available500 L
Kerb WeightNot available2440 kg
Tyre SizeNot available275/50 R22
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springsIndependent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, 5-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not availabledisc / disc

Safety

Specification comparison of i5, iX
Specificationi5iX
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2021)
Airbags66

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i5

Mineral White Metallic

iX

Phytonic Blue

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 iX
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the iX

iX

Pros

  • 635 km range
  • 523PS twin-motor AWD
  • 22kW home wallbox charging support

Cons

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

iX

The iX leads on range, 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

6.6

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

10.0

iX

Overall

4.6

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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iX

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 EV

iX

Best ValueBest RangeBest Premium EV