Comparing the BMW i7 and the Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens is priced at ₹1,364,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Carens's 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) 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) | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
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 | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 2010 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1445 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Yes |
| 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 | 10.25-inch 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 |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Yes - Rear + 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Bose 8-Speaker Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes (top) |
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 Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 215/60 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° Camera |
| 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 | Clear WhiteAurora Black PearlImperial Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
