Comparing the BMW iX1 and the BYD eMax 7 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW iX1 is available at ₹6,699,000, while the BYD eMax 7 is priced at ₹2,699,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX1 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BYD eMax 7's N/A (Electric), producing 313 bhp (xDrive30) and 201 bhp 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 | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) | Blade LFP 71.8 kWh Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 313 bhp (xDrive30) | 201 bhp |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 71.8 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) | DC Fast: ~40 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) | Yes - DC (100 kW) |
| Range | 440 km - WLTP | 420 km - ARAI (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 180 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2610 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 194 mm | 175 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2060 kg | 2100 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm | 4890 mm / 1810 mm / 1715 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display | 12.8-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | Yes - 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Individual 2nd & 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Captain Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Leatherette / Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 6 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - V2L + USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R18 | 215/55 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey | Crystal WhiteCosmos BlackHarbour GreyQuartz Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
