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iX1 LWB
3/11 winsEx-showroom₹52.40–52.40L
On-road₹54.06L
iX1 LWBvsi4
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i4
7/11 winsEx-showroom₹72.50–77.50L
On-road₹74.76L
Get the iX1 LWB — best overall, leading on price, efficiency and boot space. Pick the i4 if range matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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iX1 LWB
iX1 LWB leads on price, efficiency and boot space. i4 is the closest alternative, ahead on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration.
On-road priceLower is better
iX1 LWB₹54.06LBest in this comparison
i4₹74.76L
Claimed range
iX1 LWB531 km
i4590 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
iX1 LWB12.5 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
i414.2 kWh/100 km
Boot space
iX1 LWB490 LBest in this comparison
i4470 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
iX1 LWB32 min
i430 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
iX1 LWBNot rated
i44 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
iX1 LWBi4
Claimed range
iX1 LWB531km
i4Best in this comparison590km
On-road priceDelhi
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹54.06L
i4₹74.76L
Batterygross
iX1 LWB66.4kWh
i4Best in this comparison83.9kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
iX1 LWB32min
i4Best in this comparison30min
0–100 km/hlower is better
iX1 LWB8.3s
i4Best in this comparison5.7s
Power
iX1 LWB150kW
i4Best in this comparison250kW
Boot space
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison490L
i4470L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
iX1 LWBNot 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.
iX1 LWB 4i4 3Tie / no winner 1
Value
iX1 LWB
₹54.06L — ₹20.70L less on-road than the i4.
Range
i4
590 km — 59 km more claimed range than the iX1 LWB.
Efficiency
iX1 LWB
12.5 kWh/100 km — 1.7 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the i4.
Performance
i4
5.7 s — 2.6 s quicker to 100 km/h than the iX1 LWB.
DC fast charging
i4
207 km — 33 km more range per 15-minute stop than the iX1 LWB.
Home charging
iX1 LWB
6.5 h — 2 h faster to a full AC charge than the i4.
Space
iX1 LWB
490 L — 20 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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iX1 LWB
iX1 LWB 89%i4 11%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹54.06L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 12.5 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹54.90L
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
iX1 LWB372–425km
i4Best in this comparison413–472km
i4 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
iX1 LWB174km / 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
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison82km / hour
i469km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — iX1 LWB soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹1.18/km
i4₹1.34/km
iX1 LWB is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹10,180
i4₹12,671
You pay the least for each km of range with the iX1 LWB.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
iX1 LWBNot 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 settingsiX1 LWB
₹54.90L
i4
₹75.72L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingiX1 LWB is cheapest to own — ₹20,81,911 less than the i4 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹90,824Loan ₹43,24,560 · interest ₹11,24,869
i4₹1,25,608Loan ₹59,80,800 · interest ₹15,55,676
The iX1 LWB costs ₹34,784 less a month than the i4.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
iX1 LWBBest in this comparison₹1,411₹1.18/km
i4₹1,604₹1.34/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹82,712 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | iX1 LWB | i4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹52,40,000 | ₹72,50,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,57,200 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹54,05,700 | ₹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.
iX1 LWBi4
The i4 is the longest — 167 mm longer than the iX1 LWB.
Length
4,616 mm
4,783 mm
Width
1,845 mm
1,852 mm
Height
1,627 mm
1,448 mm
Wheelbase
2,800 mm
2,856 mm
Ground clearance
—
—
Boot space
490 L
470 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
iX1 LWBi4
SpecificationiX1 LWBi4
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi66.4 kWh (gross)83.9 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei531 km590 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi12.5 kWh/100km14.2 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i32 min30 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)6.5 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 · 6 differ
Power150 kW250 kWBest in this comparison
Torque250 Nm (at motor)430 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison
0-100 km/h8.34s5.7sBest in this comparison
Top Speed175 km/h190 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypePermanently excited synchronous motorNot published
Drive LayoutFWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
Length4616 mm4783 mm
Width1845 mm1852 mm
Height1627 mm1448 mm
Wheelbase2800 mm2856 mm
Ground ClearanceNot publishedNot published
Boot Space490 LBest in this comparison470 L
Kerb WeightNot published2125 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-linkNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 1 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published4 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
Airbags88
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 iX1 LWB
- +Pro: Long-wheelbase body built for India
- +Pro: 531 km range
- +Pro: Single-variant, fully-loaded M Sport spec
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (531 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (32 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (8.3 s)
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: Highest on-road price here (₹74.76L)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (14.2 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (470 L)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — iX1 LWB or i4?
The i4 claims the most at 590 km, followed by the iX1 LWB (531 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The iX1 LWB has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹54.06L — ₹20.70L less than the i4. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the iX1 LWB works out cheapest at ₹54.90L.
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 iX1 LWB is quickest to full, at 6.5 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The iX1 LWB has the biggest boot (490 L), while the i4 has the longest wheelbase (2,856 mm). The i4 (4 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.