BMWLeads
i5
6/10 winsEx-showroom₹1.20–1.20Cr
On-road₹1.24Cr
i5vsiX
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iX
2/10 winsEx-showroom₹1.40–1.40Cr
On-road₹1.44Cr
Get the i5 — best overall, leading on price and acceleration. Pick the iX if range matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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i5
i5 leads on price and acceleration. iX is the closest alternative, ahead on range and range added per charging stop.
On-road priceLower is better
i5₹1.24CrBest in this comparison
iX₹1.44Cr
Claimed range
i5516 km
iX635 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
i516.3 kWh/100 km
iX16.6 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
i5Not published
iX500 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
i530 minBest in this comparison
iX35 min
Crash-test ratingLevel · Current ratings only
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
iX5 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
i5iX
Claimed range
i5516km
iXBest in this comparison635km
On-road priceDelhi
i5Best in this comparison₹1.24Cr
iX₹1.44Cr
Battery
i583.9kWh
iX105.2kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
i5Best in this comparison30min
iX35min
0–100 km/hlower is better
i5Best in this comparison3.8s
iX4.6s
Power
i5Best in this comparison442kW
iX385kW
Boot space
i5Not published
iX500L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
iX5 ★ 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 2iX 3Tie / no winner 3
Value
i5
₹1.24Cr — ₹20.60L less on-road than the iX.
Range
iX
635 km — 119 km more claimed range than the i5.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
i5
3.8 s — 0.8 s quicker to 100 km/h than the iX.
DC fast charging
iX
191 km — 10 km more range per 15-minute stop than the i5.
Home charging
iX
5.5 h — 3 h faster to a full AC charge than the i5.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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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
iXBest in this comparison445–508km
iX 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
iXBest in this comparison191km / 15 min
iX 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
iXBest in this comparison115km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — iX soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
i5₹1.53/km
iX₹1.56/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
i5₹23,970
iXBest in this comparison₹22,722
You pay the least for each km of range with the iX.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
i5Not published
iXNot 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
iX
₹1.45Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
i5Best in this comparison₹2,07,809Loan ₹98,94,800 · interest ₹25,73,753
iX₹2,42,420Loan ₹1,15,42,800 · interest ₹30,02,417
The i5 costs ₹34,611 less a month than the iX.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
i5₹1,834₹1.53/km
iX₹1,869₹1.56/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹78,583 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | i5 | iX |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,20,00,000 | ₹1,40,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,60,000 | ₹4,20,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,23,68,500 | ₹1,44,28,500 |
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.
i5iX
The i5 is the longest — 107 mm longer than the iX.
Length
5,060 mm
4,953 mm
Width
1,900 mm
1,967 mm
Height
1,505 mm
1,695 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
3,000 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
—
500 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
i5iX
Specificationi5iX
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi83.9 kWh (gross)105.2 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei516 km635 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi16.3 kWh/100km16.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i30 minBest in this comparison35 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr5.5 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 4 differ
Power442 kWBest in this comparison385 kW
Torque820 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison765 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.8sBest in this comparison4.6s
Top Speed230 km/hBest in this comparison200 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutAWDAWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length5060 mm4953 mm
Width1900 mm1967 mm
Height1505 mm1695 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm3000 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot published500 L
Kerb WeightNot published2440 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published275/50 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 publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 1 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2021)
Airbags66
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: Shortest claimed range here (516 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (8.5 h)
BMW iX
- +Pro: 635 km range
- +Pro: 523PS twin-motor AWD
- +Pro: 22kW home wallbox charging support
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.44Cr)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (35 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (4.6 s)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — i5 or iX?
The iX claims the most at 635 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 i5 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.24Cr — ₹20.60L less than the iX.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the iX adds the most range — about 191 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 35 min). On a home AC charger the iX is quickest to full, at 5.5 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The iX has the longest wheelbase (3,000 mm). The i5 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) and the iX (5 ★ Euro NCAP) have a current crash-test rating.