Comparing the BMW i7 and the BYD eMax 7 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 BYD eMax 7 is priced at ₹2,699,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BYD eMax 7's N/A (Electric), producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 201 bhp 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) | Blade LFP 71.8 kWh Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 201 bhp |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 310 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 101.7 kWh | 71.8 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) | DC Fast: ~40 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (195 kW) | Yes - DC (100 kW) |
| Range | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) | 420 km - ARAI (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 180 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 175 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 2100 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4890 mm / 1810 mm / 1715 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | 12.8-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | Yes - 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Yes - Individual 2nd & 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | Yes - Captain Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Leatherette / Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | 6 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Yes - V2L + USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 215/55 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | Crystal WhiteCosmos BlackHarbour GreyQuartz Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
