Comparing the BMW i7 and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno 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 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced at ₹598,998. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's 1197 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm 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) | 12V |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | — | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual & Automatic |
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 | 318 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 1410 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 955–1020 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2520 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 | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID |
| 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 | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Front & Rear |
| 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) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Yes |
| 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 |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED (Front) |
| 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 |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 6 (Standard) |
| 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 | 360-Degree 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 | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
