BMW
i7
3/8 winsEx-showroom₹2.05–2.50Cr
On-road₹2.11Cr
i7vsi5
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i5
5/8 winsEx-showroom₹1.20–1.20Cr
On-road₹1.24Cr
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Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
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i5
i5 leads on price and acceleration. i7 is the closest alternative, ahead on range and range added per charging stop.
On-road priceLower is better
i7₹2.11Cr
i5₹1.24CrBest in this comparison
Claimed range
i7603 kmBest in this comparison
i5516 km
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
i716.9 kWh/100 km
i516.3 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
i7500 L
i5Not published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
i734 min
i530 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
i7Not rated
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
i7i5
Claimed range
i7Best in this comparison603km
i5516km
On-road priceDelhi
i7₹2.11Cr
i5Best in this comparison₹1.24Cr
Battery
i7101.7kWh
i583.9kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
i734min
i5Best in this comparison30min
0–100 km/hlower is better
i74.7s
i5Best in this comparison3.8s
Power
i7400kW
i5Best in this comparison442kW
Boot space
i7500L
i5Not published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
i7Not rated
i55 ★ 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 3i5 2Tie / no winner 3
Value
i5
₹1.24Cr — ₹87.55L less on-road than the i7.
Range
i7
603 km — 87 km more claimed range than the i5.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
i5
3.8 s — 0.9 s quicker to 100 km/h than the i7.
DC fast charging
i7
186 km — 5 km more range per 15-minute stop than the i5.
Home charging
i7
5.5 h — 3 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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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
i5361–413km
i7 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
i7Best in this comparison186km / 15 min
i5181km / 15 min
i7 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
i561km / 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
i5₹1.53/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
i7₹35,031
i5Best in this comparison₹23,970
You pay the least for each km of range with the i5.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
i7Not published
i5Not 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
i5
₹1.25Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
i7₹3,54,906Loan ₹1,68,98,800 · interest ₹43,95,575
i5Best in this comparison₹2,07,809Loan ₹98,94,800 · interest ₹25,73,753
The i5 costs ₹1,47,097 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
i5₹1,834₹1.53/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹78,381 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | i7 | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹2,05,00,000 | ₹1,20,00,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹6,15,000 | ₹3,60,000 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹2,11,23,500 | ₹1,23,68,500 |
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.
i7i5
The i7 is the longest — 331 mm longer than the i5.
Length
5,391 mm
5,060 mm
Width
1,950 mm
1,900 mm
Height
1,544 mm
1,505 mm
Wheelbase
3,215 mm
2,995 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
500 L
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Full specifications
Every published number.
i7i5
Specificationi7i5
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi101.7 kWh (usable)83.9 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei603 kmBest in this comparison516 km
Efficiencyi16.9 kWh/100km16.3 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 · 4 differ
Power400 kW442 kWBest in this comparison
Torque745 Nm (at motor)820 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison
0-100 km/h4.7s3.8sBest in this comparison
Top Speed250 km/hBest in this comparison230 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutAWDAWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 8 differ
Length5391 mm5060 mm
Width1950 mm1900 mm
Height1544 mm1505 mm
Wheelbase3215 mm2995 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot Space500 LNot published
Kerb Weight2715 kgNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size245/50 R19Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, multi-link with air springsIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
AirbagsNot published6
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: Slowest to 100 km/h here (4.7 s)
BMW i5
- +Pro: 230 km/h top speed
- +Pro: Dual-motor M Performance AWD
- +Pro: 516 km range
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (516 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (8.5 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — i7 or i5?
The i7 claims the most at 603 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 i5 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹1.24Cr — ₹87.55L less than the i7.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the i7 adds the most range — about 186 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 34 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 longest wheelbase (3,215 mm). The i5 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.