Comparing the BMW i7 and the Citroen eC3 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 Citroen eC3 is priced at ₹1,136,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Citroen eC3's N/A (Electric), producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 56 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) | 29.2 kWh LFP 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) | 56 bhp |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 143 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 101.7 kWh | 29.2 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) | AC: ~11 hours (3.3 kW) / DC: Not Available |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (195 kW) | — |
| Range | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) | 320 km - ARAI |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 315 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 1570 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1210 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2540 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt Adjustable |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | 7-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | 4 Speakers |
| 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 | — |
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) | 195/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 2 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 |
| 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 | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
