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

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BMW

i7
Not yet rated

₹2.05 - 2.50Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹2.11Cr

Range
603 km
Battery
101.7 kWh
Fast Charge
34 min
VS
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BMW

i4
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
VS
i7 wins 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

i4

Longest Range

i7

Fastest Charging

i4

Lowest Running Cost

i4

Best Family EV

i7

Best Performance

i7

Editor's Pick

i7

Quick Verdict

  • Best Valuei4
  • Longest Rangei7
  • Fastest Chargingi4
  • Lowest Running Costi4
  • Best Family EVi7
  • Best Performancei7
  • Editor's Picki7

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • BMW101.7 kWh (usable)
  • BMW83.9 kWh (gross)

Range

  • BMW603 km
  • BMW590 km

Power

  • BMW400 kW
  • BMW250 kW

Torque

  • BMW745 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW430 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BMW250 km/h
  • BMW190 km/h

Acceleration

  • BMW4.7s (0-100)
  • BMW5.7s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • BMW34 min (10-80%)
  • BMW30 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • BMW16.9 kWh/100km
  • BMW14.2 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

Componenti7i4
Ex-showroom Price₹2,05,00,000₹72,50,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹6,15,000₹2,17,500
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹2,11,23,500₹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

Loan amount: ₹1,68,98,800

Monthly EMI

₹3,54,906

Total Interest

₹43,95,575

Total Cost

₹2,55,19,075

Battery

Specification comparison of i7, i4
Specificationi7i4
Battery Capacity101.7 kWh (usable)83.9 kWh (gross)
Range603 km590 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i7, i4
Specificationi7i4
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)34 min30 min(winner)
AC Home Charging (full)5.5 hr(winner)8.5 hr

Performance

Specification comparison of i7, i4
Specificationi7i4
Power400 kW(winner)250 kW
Torque745 Nm (at motor)(winner)430 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.7s(winner)5.7s
Top Speed250 km/h(winner)190 km/h
Drive LayoutAWDRWD

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.

Componenti7i4
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹19,429₹16,382
Annual Insurance (est.)₹6,15,000₹2,17,500
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.)₹2,36,80,646₹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.

Monthly Cost

₹1,748

Yearly Cost

₹20,981

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹79,819

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹52,619

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i7, i4
Specificationi7i4
Length5391 mm4783 mm
Width1950 mm1852 mm
Height1544 mm1448 mm
Wheelbase3215 mm2856 mm
Boot Space500 L(winner)470 L
Kerb Weight2715 kg2125 kg
Tyre Size245/50 R19Not available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, multi-link with air springsNot available

Safety

Specification comparison of i7, i4
Specificationi7i4
NCAP RatingNot available4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
AirbagsNot available8

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i7

Alpine White

i4

Mineral White

Pros & Cons

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

i7

Pros

  • BMW's electric flagship limousine
  • 603 km range on the eDrive50
  • 250 km/h top speed on the M70

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the i4
  • Higher charging time than the i4

i4

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lower range than the i7
  • Lower power than the i7
  • Lower torque than the i7
  • Lower top speed than the i7

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

i7

The i7 leads on range, power, torque. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

i4

The i4 leads on ex-showroom (starting), charging time. 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.

i7

Overall

3.8

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

i4

Overall

6.6

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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i4

Related News

Launches, software updates and coverage for the vehicles compared here.

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Which one should you buy?

i7

Best RangeBest PerformanceBest Family EVBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

i4

Best Value