Comparing the BMW M4 and the BMW i7 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW M4 is available at ₹13,999,000, while the BMW i7 is priced at ₹17,299,000. On the engine front, the BMW M4 comes with a 2993 cc unit compared to the BMW i7's N/A (Electric), producing 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) and 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) 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 | 2993 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD / M xDrive AWD (Competition xDrive) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 9.5 kmpl (approx) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Power | 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 650 Nm @ 2750-5500 rpm | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (M Steptronic DCT) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
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 | 480 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 3310 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 124 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1730 kg (xDrive) | 2640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4794 mm / 1887 mm / 1393 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2857 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW M Live Cockpit Pro | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Soft Close Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage |
| Seat Upholstery | M Carbon Leather / Merino Leather | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific body kit | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps + Laserlight optional | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS with Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic optional | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Brooklyn GreyBlack SapphireIsle of Man GreenSao Paulo YellowSkyscraper GreyAventurine RedToronto RedPortimao BlueTanzanite BlueDravit Grey | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
