Skip to content

Compare Electric Vehicles

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

Wins 3/19

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
Wins 5/19

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
i5 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

i5

Longest Range

i7

Fastest Charging

i5

Lowest Running Cost

i5

Best Performance

i5

Editor's Pick

i5

Quick Verdict

  • Best Valuei5
  • Longest Rangei7
  • Fastest Chargingi5
  • Lowest Running Costi5
  • Best Performancei5
  • Editor's Picki5

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

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

Range

  • BMW603 km
  • BMW516 km

Power

  • BMW400 kW
  • BMW442 kW

Torque

  • BMW745 Nm (at motor)
  • BMW820 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BMW250 km/h
  • BMW230 km/h

Acceleration

  • BMW4.7s (0-100)
  • BMW3.8s (0-100)

Charging Time

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

Efficiency

  • BMW16.9 kWh/100km
  • BMW16.3 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

Componenti7i5
Ex-showroom Price₹2,05,00,000₹1,20,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹6,15,000₹3,60,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹2,11,23,500₹1,23,68,500

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, i5
Specificationi7i5
Battery Capacity101.7 kWh (usable)83.9 kWh (gross)
Range603 km516 km

Charging

Specification comparison of i7, i5
Specificationi7i5
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, i5
Specificationi7i5
Power400 kW442 kW(winner)
Torque745 Nm (at motor)820 Nm (at motor)(winner)
0-100 km/h4.7s3.8s(winner)
Top Speed250 km/h(winner)230 km/h
Drive LayoutAWDAWD

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.

Componenti7i5
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹19,429₹18,731
Annual Insurance (est.)₹6,15,000₹3,60,000
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₹1,39,02,156

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

₹1,872

Yearly Cost

₹22,470

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹78,330

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹51,130

Dimensions

Specification comparison of i7, i5
Specificationi7i5
Length5391 mm5060 mm
Width1950 mm1900 mm
Height1544 mm1505 mm
Wheelbase3215 mm2995 mm
Boot Space500 LNot available
Kerb Weight2715 kgNot available
Tyre Size245/50 R19Not available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, multi-link with air springsIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs

Safety

Specification comparison of i7, i5
Specificationi7i5
NCAP RatingNot available5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
AirbagsNot available6

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

i7

Alpine White

i5

Mineral White Metallic

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 i5
  • Lower power than the i5
  • Lower torque than the i5
  • Higher acceleration than the i5

i5

Pros

  • 230 km/h top speed
  • Dual-motor M Performance AWD
  • 516 km range

Cons

  • Lower range than the i7
  • Lower top speed than the i7
  • Higher ac home charging (full) 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, top speed, ac home charging (full). Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

i5

The i5 leads on ex-showroom (starting), power, torque. 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

1.9

Performance

2.5

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

i5

Overall

8.1

Performance

7.5

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

Owner Reviews

No ratings yet — be the first to review the i7.

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience with the i7.

Frequently Asked Questions

i7

i5

Related News

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

No news yet

Coverage of the i7 and i5 will appear here once published.

Which one should you buy?

i7

Best RangeBest Family EVBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

i5

Best ValueBest Performance