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

Wins 6/19

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 4/19

BMW

iX1 LWB
Not yet rated

₹52.40 - 52.40L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹54.06L

Range
531 km
Battery
66.4 kWh
Fast Charge
32 min
VS
i5 wins 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

iX1 LWB

Longest Range

iX1 LWB

Fastest Charging

i5

Lowest Running Cost

iX1 LWB

Best Performance

i5

Editor's Pick

i5

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueiX1 LWB
  • Longest RangeiX1 LWB
  • Fastest Chargingi5
  • Lowest Running CostiX1 LWB
  • Best Performancei5
  • Editor's Picki5

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
  • BMW66.4 kWh (gross)

Range

  • BMW516 km
  • BMW531 km

Power

  • BMW442 kW
  • BMW150 kW

Torque

  • BMW820 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW250 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BMW230 km/h
  • BMW175 km/h

Acceleration

  • BMW3.8s (0-100)
  • BMW8.34s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • BMW30 min (10-80%)
  • BMW32 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • BMW16.3 kWh/100km
  • BMW12.5 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

Componenti5iX1 LWB
Ex-showroom Price₹1,20,00,000₹52,40,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹1,57,200
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹1,23,68,500₹54,05,700

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, iX1 LWB
Specificationi5iX1 LWB
Battery Capacity83.9 kWh (gross)66.4 kWh (gross)
Range516 km531 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i5, iX1 LWB
Specificationi5iX1 LWB
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)30 min(winner)32 min
AC Home Charging (full)8.5 hr6.5 hr(winner)

Performance

Specification comparison of i5, iX1 LWB
Specificationi5iX1 LWB
Power442 kW(winner)150 kW
Torque820 Nm (at motor)(winner)250 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.8s(winner)8.34s
Top Speed230 km/h(winner)175 km/h
Motor TypeNot availablePermanently excited synchronous motor
Drive LayoutAWDFWD

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.

Componenti5iX1 LWB
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹18,731₹14,405
Annual Insurance (est.)₹3,60,000₹1,57,200
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₹61,06,527

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

₹1,624

Yearly Cost

₹19,492

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹81,308

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹54,108

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i5, iX1 LWB
Specificationi5iX1 LWB
Length5060 mm4616 mm
Width1900 mm1845 mm
Height1505 mm1627 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm2800 mm
Boot SpaceNot available490 L
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springsIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link

Safety

Specification comparison of i5, iX1 LWB
Specificationi5iX1 LWB
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP)Not available
Airbags68(winner)

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i5

Mineral White Metallic

iX1 LWB

Mineral White Metallic

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

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the iX1 LWB
  • Lower range than the iX1 LWB
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the iX1 LWB
  • Lower airbags than the iX1 LWB

iX1 LWB

Pros

  • Long-wheelbase body built for India
  • 531 km range
  • Single-variant, fully-loaded M Sport spec

Cons

  • Lower battery 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 battery, power, torque. Best suited for buyers who prioritize battery over the alternatives here.

iX1 LWB

The iX1 LWB leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, ac home charging (full). It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

i5

Overall

4.6

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

iX1 LWB

Overall

6.3

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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iX1 LWB

Related News

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Which one should you buy?

i5

Best PerformanceBest Family EVBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

iX1 LWB

Best ValueBest Range