Comparing the BMW i7 and the Honda City e:HEV 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 Honda City e:HEV is priced at ₹1,989,990. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Honda City e:HEV's 1498 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 126 PS (combined) 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) | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol hybrid |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | e-CVT |
| Mileage | — | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 126 PS (combined) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 253 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 101.7 kWh | 0.73 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) | 1000 |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 410 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1240 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Push button start |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Adaptive cruise control |
| 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) | Leather upholstery |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | 8-speaker sound system |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | One-touch electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | 2 |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes |
| 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 | LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | Full LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 185/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Smart keyless entry |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
