BMW
i5
6/10 winsEx-showroom₹1.20–1.20Cr
On-road₹1.24Cr
i5vsiX1 LWB
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iX1 LWB
4/10 winsEx-showroom₹52.40–52.40L
On-road₹54.06L
Get the iX1 LWB — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the i5 if range added per charging stop matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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iX1 LWB
iX1 LWB leads on price, range and efficiency. i5 is the closest alternative, ahead on range added per charging stop and acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
i5₹1.24Cr
iX1 LWB₹54.06LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
i5516 km
iX1 LWB531 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
i516.3 kWh/100 km
iX1 LWB12.5 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
i5Not published
iX1 LWB490 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
i530 minBest in this comparison
iX1 LWB32 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
iX1 LWBNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
i5iX1 LWB
Claimed range
i5516km
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison531km
On-road priceDelhi
i5₹1.24Cr
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹54.06L
Batterygross
i5Best in this comparison83.9kWh
iX1 LWB66.4kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
i5Best in this comparison30min
iX1 LWB32min
0–100 km/hlower is better
i5Best in this comparison3.8s
iX1 LWB8.3s
Power
i5Best in this comparison442kW
iX1 LWB150kW
Boot space
i5Not published
iX1 LWB490L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
iX1 LWBNot rated
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 2iX1 LWB 4Tie / no winner 2
Value
iX1 LWB
₹54.06L — ₹69.63L less on-road than the i5.
Range
iX1 LWB
531 km — 15 km more claimed range than the i5.
Efficiency
iX1 LWB
12.5 kWh/100 km — 3.8 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the i5.
Performance
i5
3.8 s — 4.5 s quicker to 100 km/h than the iX1 LWB.
DC fast charging
i5
181 km — 7 km more range per 15-minute stop than the iX1 LWB.
Home charging
iX1 LWB
6.5 h — 2 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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iX1 LWB
i5 0%iX1 LWB 100%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹54.06L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 12.5 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹54.90L
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
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison372–425km
iX1 LWB should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
i5Best in this comparison181km / 15 min
iX1 LWB174km / 15 min
i5 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
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison82km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — iX1 LWB soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
i5₹1.53/km
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹1.18/km
iX1 LWB 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
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹10,180
You pay the least for each km of range with the iX1 LWB.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
i5Not published
iX1 LWBNot 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
iX1 LWB
₹54.90L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingiX1 LWB is cheapest to own — ₹69,88,214 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
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹90,824Loan ₹43,24,560 · interest ₹11,24,869
The iX1 LWB costs ₹1,16,985 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
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹1,411₹1.18/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹81,332 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | i5 | iX1 LWB |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,20,00,000 | ₹52,40,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,60,000 | ₹1,57,200 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,23,68,500 | ₹54,05,700 |
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.
i5iX1 LWB
The i5 is the longest — 444 mm longer than the iX1 LWB.
Length
5,060 mm
4,616 mm
Width
1,900 mm
1,845 mm
Height
1,505 mm
1,627 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,800 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
—
490 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
i5iX1 LWB
Specificationi5iX1 LWB
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi83.9 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison66.4 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei516 km531 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi16.3 kWh/100km12.5 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i30 minBest in this comparison32 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr6.5 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 · 6 differ
Power442 kWBest in this comparison150 kW
Torque820 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison250 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.8sBest in this comparison8.34s
Top Speed230 km/hBest in this comparison175 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedPermanently excited synchronous motor
Drive LayoutAWDFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 6 differ
Length5060 mm4616 mm
Width1900 mm1845 mm
Height1505 mm1627 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm2800 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot SpaceNot published490 L
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springsIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP)Not published
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 iX1 LWB
- +Pro: Long-wheelbase body built for India
- +Pro: 531 km range
- +Pro: Single-variant, fully-loaded M Sport spec
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (32 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (8.3 s)
- −Con: Least powerful here (150 kW)
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FAQs
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Which has the most range — i5 or iX1 LWB?
The iX1 LWB claims the most at 531 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 iX1 LWB has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹54.06L — ₹69.63L less than the i5. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the iX1 LWB works out cheapest at ₹54.90L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the i5 adds the most range — about 181 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 30 min). On a home AC charger the iX1 LWB is quickest to full, at 6.5 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The i5 has the longest wheelbase (2,995 mm). The i5 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.