Comparing the BMW i5 and the BMW i7 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i5 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the BMW i7 is priced at ₹17,299,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW i7's N/A (Electric), producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 101.7 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Yes - DC (195 kW) |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 3310 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 124 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 2640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Soft Close Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
