Comparing the BMW i7 and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz 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 Ciaz is priced at ₹965,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz's 1462 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 103 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) | 1462 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 1.5L K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 43 litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed Manual / 4-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | — | Manual: approx. 20.65 km/l Automatic: approx. 20.04 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Silent Start with Idle Start-Stop |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 138 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 | 510 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 1580 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1130–1165 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4490 mm / 1730 mm / 1485 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2650 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 | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | Analog with Multi-Information Display |
| 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 | 7-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| 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) | Premium Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Arkamys Tuned Audio System |
| 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 | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Defogger Only (No Wiper) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 185/65 R15 |
| 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 | Dual Front 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 | — |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | NEXA Blue (Celestial)Grandeur GreySplendid SilverPearl Metallic Dignity BrownBluish BlackOpulent RedPearl Arctic WhiteOpulent Red And Bluish BlackGrandeur Grey And Bluish BlackPearl Metallic Dignity Brown And Bluish |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
