Comparing the BMW i7 and the Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,549,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1956 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 168–170 PS @ 3750 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) | 1956 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-speed Manual & 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic |
| Mileage | — | Manual: 16.3 kmpl; Automatic: 14.5 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 168–170 PS @ 3750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 350 Nm @ 1750–2500 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 | 420 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 200–205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1825 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4668 mm × 1922 mm × 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2741 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 |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | Digital / Semi-digital 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 | 8.8-inch touchscreen; digital cluster in facelift |
| 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 / Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | JBL |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Multiple |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | Projector with LED DRLs |
| 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 |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 235/65 R17, 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 6 |
| 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 | Thermisto Gold, Telesto Grey, Calypso Red, Orion Black, Cosmic Gold, Frost White, Daytona Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
