BMWLeads
i7
7/9 winsEx-showroom₹2.05–2.50Cr
On-road₹2.11Cr
i7vsi4
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i4
2/9 winsEx-showroom₹72.50–77.50L
On-road₹74.76L
Get the i7 — best overall, leading on range, boot space and acceleration. Pick the i4 if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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i7
i7 leads on range, boot space and acceleration. i4 is the closest alternative, ahead on price and range added per charging stop.
On-road priceLower is better
i7₹2.11Cr
i4₹74.76LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
i7603 kmBest in this comparison
i4590 km
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
i716.9 kWh/100 km
i414.2 kWh/100 km
Boot space
i7500 LBest in this comparison
i4470 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
i734 min
i430 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
i7Not rated
i44 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
i7i4
Claimed range
i7Best in this comparison603km
i4590km
On-road priceDelhi
i7₹2.11Cr
i4Best in this comparison₹74.76L
Battery
i7101.7kWh
i483.9kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
i734min
i4Best in this comparison30min
0–100 km/hlower is better
i7Best in this comparison4.7s
i45.7s
Power
i7Best in this comparison400kW
i4250kW
Boot space
i7Best in this comparison500L
i4470L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
i7Not rated
i44 ★ 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.
i7 4i4 2Tie / no winner 2
Value
i4
₹74.76L — ₹1.36Cr less on-road than the i7.
Range
i7
603 km — 13 km more claimed range than the i4.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
i7
4.7 s — 1.0 s quicker to 100 km/h than the i4.
DC fast charging
i4
207 km — 21 km more range per 15-minute stop than the i7.
Home charging
i7
5.5 h — 3 h faster to a full AC charge than the i4.
Space
i7
500 L — 30 L more boot space than the i4.
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
i7Best in this comparison422–482km
i4413–472km
i7 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
i7186km / 15 min
i4Best in this comparison207km / 15 min
i4 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
i7Best in this comparison110km / hour
i469km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — i7 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
i7₹1.59/km
i4₹1.34/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
i7₹35,031
i4Best in this comparison₹12,671
You pay the least for each km of range with the i4.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
i7Not published
i4Not 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 settingsi7
₹2.12Cr
i4
₹75.72L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
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Loan on the on-road price
i7₹3,54,906Loan ₹1,68,98,800 · interest ₹43,95,575
i4Best in this comparison₹1,25,608Loan ₹59,80,800 · interest ₹15,55,676
The i4 costs ₹2,29,298 less a month than the i7.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
i7₹1,902₹1.59/km
i4₹1,604₹1.34/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹79,761 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | i7 | i4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹2,05,00,000 | ₹72,50,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹6,15,000 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹2,11,23,500 | ₹74,76,000 |
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.
i7i4
The i7 is the longest — 608 mm longer than the i4.
Length
5,391 mm
4,783 mm
Width
1,950 mm
1,852 mm
Height
1,544 mm
1,448 mm
Wheelbase
3,215 mm
2,856 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
500 L
470 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
i7i4
Specificationi7i4
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi101.7 kWh (usable)83.9 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei603 kmBest in this comparison590 km
Efficiencyi16.9 kWh/100km14.2 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i34 min30 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)5.5 hrBest in this comparison8.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
Power400 kWBest in this comparison250 kW
Torque745 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison430 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.7sBest in this comparison5.7s
Top Speed250 km/hBest in this comparison190 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutAWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 8 differ
Length5391 mm4783 mm
Width1950 mm1852 mm
Height1544 mm1448 mm
Wheelbase3215 mm2856 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot Space500 LBest in this comparison470 L
Kerb Weight2715 kg2125 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size245/50 R19Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, multi-link with air springsNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
AirbagsNot published8
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 i7
- +Pro: BMW's electric flagship limousine
- +Pro: 603 km range on the eDrive50
- +Pro: 250 km/h top speed on the M70
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹2.11Cr)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (34 min)
- −Con: No current crash-test rating
BMW i4
- +Pro: 590 km range on the eDrive40
- +Pro: Gran coupe styling with a fastback silhouette
- +Pro: 5.7s 0-100 km/h
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (590 km)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (470 L)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (5.7 s)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — i7 or i4?
The i7 claims the most at 603 km, followed by the i4 (590 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The i4 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹74.76L — ₹1.36Cr less than the i7.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the i4 adds the most range — about 207 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 30 min). On a home AC charger the i7 is quickest to full, at 5.5 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The i7 has the biggest boot (500 L) and the longest wheelbase (3,215 mm). The i4 (4 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.