Which has a longer range — i5 or iX1 LWB or i4?

The i4 has the longer claimed range at 590 km, compared to the iX1 LWB's 531 km and the i5's 516 km.

Which is cheaper — i5 or iX1 LWB or i4?

The iX1 LWB has the lower starting price at ₹52.40L, ex-showroom.

Which charges faster?

The i5 DC fast-charges from 10-80% in about 30 minutes, the quickest among the vehicles compared here with a published fast-charging time.

Which has the bigger battery?

The i5 has the largest battery at 83.9 kWh.

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Wins 5/19

BMW

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

Wins 3/19

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

Wins 1/19

BMW

Not yet rated

₹72.50 - 77.50L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹74.76L

Range: 590 km
Battery: 83.9 kWh
Fast Charge: 30 min

i5 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

iX1 LWB

Longest Range

Lowest Running Cost

iX1 LWB

Best Family EV

iX1 LWB

Best Performance

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

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

Range

BMW516 km
BMW531 km
BMW590 km

Power

BMW442 kW
BMW150 kW
BMW250 kW

Torque

BMW820 Nm (at motor)
BMW250 Nm (at motor)
BMW430 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

BMW230 km/h
BMW175 km/h
BMW190 km/h

Acceleration

BMW3.8s (0-100)
BMW8.34s (0-100)
BMW5.7s (0-100)

Charging Time

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

Efficiency

BMW16.3 kWh/100km
BMW12.5 kWh/100km
BMW14.2 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

Component	i5	iX1 LWB	i4
Ex-showroom Price	₹1,20,00,000	₹52,40,000	₹72,50,000
Registration / RTO	₹0	₹0	₹0
Road Tax	₹0	₹0	₹0
Insurance (est.)	₹3,60,000	₹1,57,200	₹2,17,500
Other Charges (est.)	₹8,500	₹8,500	₹8,500
Total On-Road Price	₹1,23,68,500	₹54,05,700	₹74,76,000

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Down Payment20% (₹24,73,700)Interest Rate9.5% p.a.Loan Tenure60 months

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, i4
Specification	i5	iX1 LWB	i4
Battery Capacity	83.9 kWh (gross)	66.4 kWh (gross)	83.9 kWh (gross)
Range	516 km	531 km	590 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i5, iX1 LWB, i4
Specification	i5	iX1 LWB	i4
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)	30 min	32 min	30 min
AC Home Charging (full)	8.5 hr	6.5 hr(winner)	8.5 hr

Performance

Specification comparison of i5, iX1 LWB, i4
Specification	i5	iX1 LWB	i4
Power	442 kW(winner)	150 kW	250 kW
Torque	820 Nm (at motor)(winner)	250 Nm (at motor)	430 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h	3.8s(winner)	8.34s	5.7s
Top Speed	230 km/h(winner)	175 km/h	190 km/h
Motor Type	Not available	Permanently excited synchronous motor	Not available
Drive Layout	AWD	FWD	RWD

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.

Component	i5	iX1 LWB	i4
Annual Charging Cost (est.)	₹18,731	₹14,405	₹16,382
Annual Insurance (est.)	₹3,60,000	₹1,57,200	₹2,17,500
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)	₹0	₹0	₹0
Annual Maintenance	Not available	Not available	Not available
Service Cost	Not available	Not available	Not available
Battery Replacement Estimate	Not available	Not available	Not available
Battery Warranty	Not available	Not available	Not available
Resale Value Estimate	Not available	Not available	Not available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)	₹1,39,02,156	₹61,06,527	₹84,27,909

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.

Electricity Rate₹8.0/unitMonthly Distance1,200 kmEfficiency14.3 kWh/100kmHome Charging80%

Monthly Cost

₹1,613

Yearly Cost

₹19,356

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹81,444

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹54,244

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i5, iX1 LWB, i4
Specification	i5	iX1 LWB	i4
Length	5060 mm	4616 mm	4783 mm
Width	1900 mm	1845 mm	1852 mm
Height	1505 mm	1627 mm	1448 mm
Wheelbase	2995 mm	2800 mm	2856 mm
Boot Space	Not available	490 L(winner)	470 L
Kerb Weight	Not available	Not available	2125 kg
Suspension (Front / Rear)	Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs	Independent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link	Not available

Safety

Specification comparison of i5, iX1 LWB, i4
Specification	i5	iX1 LWB	i4
NCAP Rating	5 Stars (Euro NCAP)	Not available	4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
Airbags	6	8	8

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

Mineral White Metallic

iX1 LWB

Mineral White Metallic

Mineral White

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

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 i4
Higher ac home charging (full) 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 range than the i4
Lower power than the i5
Lower torque than the i5
Lower top speed than the i5

Pros

590 km range on the eDrive40
Gran coupe styling with a fastback silhouette
5.7s 0-100 km/h

Cons

Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the iX1 LWB
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.

The i5 leads on power, torque, top speed. Best suited for buyers who prioritize power over the alternatives here.

iX1 LWB

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

The i4 leads on range. 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.

Overall

5.0

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

10.0

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

Overall

4.8

Performance

3.8

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

0.0

Value

8.2

Ownership

7.0

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