Comparing the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos is available at ₹1,372,000, while the BMW i7 is priced at ₹17,299,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW i7's N/A (Electric), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) 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 | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | 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 | 433 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 3310 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 124 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 2640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | 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 | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
