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2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more

BMW

iX

Ex-showroom₹1.40–1.40Cr
On-road₹1.44Cr
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BMW

i5

Ex-showroom₹1.20–1.20Cr
On-road₹1.24Cr
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Get the i5 — best overall, leading on price and acceleration. Pick the iX if range matters most.

Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences

What matters depends on how you drive.

Pick your use and we re-rank the differences that decide it between these electric cars.

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i5

i5 leads on price and acceleration. iX is the closest alternative, ahead on range and range added per charging stop.

On-road priceLower is better
iX₹1.44Cr
i5₹1.24CrBest in this comparison
Claimed range
iX635 kmBest in this comparison
i5516 km
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
iX16.6 kWh/100 km
i516.3 kWh/100 km
Boot spaceNot ranked
iX500 L
i5Not published
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
iX35 min
i530 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingLevel · Current ratings only
iX5 ★ Euro NCAP
i55 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance

The numbers, side by side.

iXi5
Claimed range
iXBest in this comparison635km
i5516km
On-road priceDelhi
iX₹1.44Cr
i5Best in this comparison₹1.24Cr
Battery
iX105.2kWh
i583.9kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
iX35min
i5Best in this comparison30min
0–100 km/hlower is better
iX4.6s
i5Best in this comparison3.8s
Power
iX385kW
i5Best in this comparison442kW
Boot space
iX500L
i5Not published
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
iX5 ★ Euro NCAP
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.

iX 3i5 2Tie / no winner 3
Value

i5

₹1.24Cr — ₹20.60L less on-road than the iX.

Range

iX

635 km — 119 km more claimed range than the i5.

Efficiency

No clear winner

Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.

Performance

i5

3.8 s — 0.8 s quicker to 100 km/h than the iX.

DC fast charging

iX

191 km — 10 km more range per 15-minute stop than the i5.

Home charging

iX

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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i5

iX 20%i5 80%
  • Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹1.24Cr
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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

iXBest in this comparison445–508km
i5361–413km

iX should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.

Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).

Fast-charge top-up

iXBest in this comparison191km / 15 min
i5181km / 15 min

iX 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

iXBest in this comparison115km / hour
i561km / hour

All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — iX soonest.

Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.

Running cost per km

iX₹1.56/km
i5₹1.53/km

At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.

Price per km of range

iXBest in this comparison₹22,722
i5₹23,970

You pay the least for each km of range with the iX.

On-road price ÷ claimed range.

Battery warranty

iXNot 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 settings
iX
₹1.45Cr
i5
₹1.25Cr
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging

EMI calculator

Loan on the on-road price

iX₹2,42,420Loan ₹1,15,42,800 · interest ₹30,02,417
i5Best in this comparison₹2,07,809Loan ₹98,94,800 · interest ₹25,73,753

The i5 costs ₹34,611 less a month than the iX.

Running cost calculator

Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l

iX₹1,869₹1.56/km
i5₹1,834₹1.53/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month

Any of these saves about ₹78,583 a year over petrol.

On-road price breakdown

ComponentiXi5
Ex-showroom price₹1,40,00,000₹1,20,00,000
Registration & road taxEV exempt₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹4,20,000₹3,60,000
Other charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total on-road₹1,44,28,500₹1,23,68,500

Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.

Size & space

Drawn to the same scale.

Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.

iXi5
4,953 mm1,6955,060 mm1,505

The i5 is the longest — 107 mm longer than the iX.

Length
4,953 mm
5,060 mm
Width
1,967 mm
1,900 mm
Height
1,695 mm
1,505 mm
Wheelbase
3,000 mm
2,995 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
500 L
—
Full specifications

Every published number.

iXi5

Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ

Battery Capacityi105.2 kWh (usable)83.9 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei635 km516 km
Efficiencyi16.6 kWh/100km16.3 kWh/100km

Charging6 specs · 2 differ

DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i35 min30 min
AC Home Charging (full)5.5 hr8.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published

Performance8 specs · 4 differ

Power385 kW442 kW
Torque765 Nm (at motor)820 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.6s3.8s
Top Speed200 km/h230 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutAWDAWD

Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ

Length4953 mm5060 mm
Width1967 mm1900 mm
Height1695 mm1505 mm
Wheelbase3000 mm2995 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot Space500 LNot published
Kerb Weight2440 kgNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size275/50 R22Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone with air springs / Independent, 5-linkIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot published

Safety10 specs · 1 differ

NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2021)5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
Airbags66
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 iX

  • Pro: 635 km range
  • Pro: 523PS twin-motor AWD
  • Pro: 22kW home wallbox charging support
  • Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.44Cr)
  • Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (35 min)
  • Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (4.6 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)
Go deeper

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Owner reviews

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Full model pages

Every variant, colour and feature for each car, on its own page.

Expert video comparison

City, highway and a charging stop, driven back to back by our road-test team.

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FAQs

Questions buyers ask.

Which has the most range — iX or i5?

The iX claims the most at 635 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 — ₹20.60L less than the iX.

Which charges fastest?

On a DC fast charger the iX adds the most range — about 191 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 35 min). On a home AC charger the iX is quickest to full, at 5.5 hours.

Which is best for a family?

The iX has the longest wheelbase (3,000 mm). The iX (5 ★ Euro NCAP) and the i5 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) have a current crash-test rating.

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