Comparing the BMW i7 and the BMW M4 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i7 is available at ₹17,299,000, while the BMW M4 is priced at ₹13,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW M4's 2993 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) 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 | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 2993 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | RWD / M xDrive AWD (Competition xDrive) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT |
| Mileage | — | 9.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 650 Nm @ 2750-5500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (M Steptronic DCT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 101.7 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (195 kW) | — |
| Range | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 480 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 2280 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1730 kg (xDrive) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4794 mm / 1887 mm / 1393 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2857 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | 12.3-inch BMW M Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | M Carbon Leather / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes - M-specific body kit |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps + Laserlight optional |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Defogger Only |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS with Track mode |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | Yes - M DSC with MDM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | Brooklyn GreyBlack SapphireIsle of Man GreenSao Paulo YellowSkyscraper GreyAventurine RedToronto RedPortimao BlueTanzanite BlueDravit Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
