Comparing the BMW iX and the Honda City e:HEV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW iX is available at ₹11,999,000, while the Honda City e:HEV is priced at ₹1,989,990. On the engine front, the BMW iX comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Honda City e:HEV's 1498 cc, producing 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) and 126 PS (combined) 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 | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol hybrid |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | e-CVT |
| Mileage | — | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) | 126 PS (combined) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) | 253 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 111.5 kWh | 0.73 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (200 kW) | — |
| Range | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) | 1000 |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk | 410 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3150 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2530 kg (xDrive50) | 1240 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Push button start |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Adaptive cruise control |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather | Leather upholstery |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) | 8-speaker sound system |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | One-touch electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | 2 |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - Integrated LED | LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Full LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) | 185/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Surround View | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Smart keyless entry |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
