Comparing the BMW i7 and the Volkswagen Taigun 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 Volkswagen Taigun is priced at ₹1,179,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Volkswagen Taigun's 999 cc / 1498 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 114 bhp (1.0L) / 148 bhp (1.5L) 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) | 999 cc / 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 1.0L TSI / 1.5L TSI ACT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DSG |
| Mileage | — | 21.42 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 17.88 kmpl (1.5L DSG) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 (1.0L) / 4 (1.5L) |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 114 bhp (1.0L) / 148 bhp (1.5L) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 178 Nm (1.0L) / 250 Nm (1.5L) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic (DSG) |
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 | 385 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 1695 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1195 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4221 mm / 1760 mm / 1612 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2651 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 Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Yes - Adaptive |
| 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-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 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) | 8 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Sunroof (top) |
| 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) | 205/55 R16 / 215/50 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 16-inch / 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 |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | Candy WhiteReflex SilverCarbon Steel GreyCherry RedLava BlueSteel GreyAvocado Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
