BMW 7 Series vs BMW M5

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

BMW 7 Series
BMW M5

BMW

7 Series

From ₹1.83 Crore

BMW

M5

From ₹2.12 Crore

BMW 7 Series740i M Sport · ₹1.82 Crore
BMW M5M5 · ₹2.12 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 7 Series: ₹1.82 Crore (ahead) M5: ₹2.12 Crore 7 Series ₹30.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags 7 Series: 8 airbags M5: Not listed No crash ratings yet
Mileage 7 Series: 12.61–16.55 kmpl M5: 49.75 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power 7 Series: 381 bhp M5: 717 bhp (ahead) Different engines
Boot 7 Series: 540 litres (ahead) M5: 466 litres Length 5,391 vs 5,096 mm
Versions 7 Series: 2 (ahead) M5: 1 Only 7 Series: petrol, automatic

Pick the 7 Series for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the M5 for better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.82 Crore
₹2.12 Crore
On-road in
₹2.01 Crore
₹2.34 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,37,226 a month
₹3,92,671 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Hybrid, automatic
Power
381 bhp
717 bhp
Torque
520 Nm
1000 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
12.61–16.55 kmpl
49.75 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Ultra-Luxury Flagship Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
4 / 5 Seats (Executive Lounge)
5
Powertrain Type
Not listed
Plug-in Hybrid (V8 petrol + electric motor)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
2,998 cc (3.0L In-line 6)
Not listed
Engine Config
3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo with 48V Mild Hybrid
Not listed
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with Integral Active Steering (Rear-Wheel Steering up to 3.5°)
Not listed
0-100
5.4 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 kmph standard, 305 kmph with M Driver's Package
Engine Type
Not listed
4.4-litre V8 M TwinPower Turbo Petrol + Electric Motor (PHEV)
ICE Output
Not listed
585 hp (430 kW), 750 Nm
Electric Motor Output
Not listed
197 hp (145 kW), 280 Nm
Combined System Output
Not listed
727 PS (535 kW) / 1,000 Nm
0-100 km/h
Not listed
3.5 seconds (claimed)
0-200 km/h
Not listed
10.9 seconds (claimed)
Electric-only Top Speed
Not listed
140 kmph

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid (MHEV with 18 PS / 200 Nm electric motor integrated into transmission)
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
8-Speed M Steptronic with Drivelogic
Drive Type
Not listed
M xDrive AWD (rear-biased, 2WD mode selectable)
Battery Capacity
Not listed
18.6 kWh Lithium-ion (high voltage)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (374 mm 4-piston calipers in dark blue M Sport)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (370 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers & Executive Drive Pro Active Roll Stabilization
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Integral Active Steering (All-Wheel Steering)
Not listed
Wheel Type
20-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Star-Spoke Style 907 M Bicolour)
Not listed
Tyre Size
Front: 255/45 R20, Rear: 285/40 R20 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,391 mm
5,096 mm
Width
1,950 mm
1,970 mm
Height
1,544 mm
1,510 mm
Wheelbase
3,215 mm
3,006 mm
Ground Clearance
136 mm (Adjustable via 2-axle air suspension +30 mm / -10 mm)
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,090 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
540 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
74 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.2 m (with Integral Active Steering)
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
466 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not tested in this form. The standard 5 Series scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2023).
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side, full-length curtain, front center airbag)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (DSC with DTC, CBC, Active Roll Stabilization, Launch Control, Dynamic Brake Control)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Evasion Assistant)
Not listed
Camera
Parking Assistant Professional with Remote 3D View, Maneuver Assistant & 200m Reversing Assistant
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
ADAS (Standard)
Not listed
Driving Assistant with Rear Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning with Steering Assistance
ADAS (Optional)
Not listed
Driving Assistant Professional: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Emergency Lane/Stop Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Cross Traffic Warning
Parking Assist
Not listed
Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant
Stability Systems
Not listed
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Cornering Brake Control, Active Roll Stabilization
Other Safety
Not listed
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto-Hold, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
BMW Curved Display (14.9-inch Control Display + 12.3-inch Cockpit) + 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre Screen in rear cabin with Amazon Fire TV
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Digital Information Display with Augmented View in instrument cluster & Full-Colour HUD
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
BMW Interaction Bar, My BMW App with Digital Key Plus, 5.5-inch Touch Remotes in rear doors
Not listed
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (36 speakers 1,965W 4D audio with headrest speakers & exciters)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panorama Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' with dynamic LED light threads & customizable color illumination
Not listed
Seat Features
Executive Lounge Seating with 43.5° recline, Continuous Leg Rest, Active Ventilation, Heating & 8 Massage Programs
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Nanoparticle filter, solar sensor & armrest heating
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Front center console & rear Executive Lounge wireless chargers)
Not listed
Operating System
Not listed
BMW Operating System 8.5
Display
Not listed
BMW Curved Display, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (12.3-inch driver display and 14.9-inch touchscreen, per BMW's current-generation Curved Display standard)
Navigation
Not listed
Cloud-based BMW Maps with Augmented View
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Included
Sound System
Not listed
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound, 18 speakers, 655-watt amplifier
Upholstery
Not listed
Full Leather Merino (Red/Black, Kyalami Orange, Silverstone/Black, Black)
Seats
Not listed
M Multifunction Seats with Illuminated M5 Logo
Steering Wheel
Not listed
M Leather, Three-Spoke, Flat Bottom

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
BMW Crystal Headlights 'Iconic Glow' with Swarovski Crystals & Matrix LED High-Beam
Not listed
Tail Lights
Full LED Horizontal 3D Slim Taillights with L-shaped lightbar
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Illuminated BMW 'Iconic Glow' Kidney Grille Contour & Welcome Light Carpet
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (optional)
Exhaust
Not listed
M Twin Exhaust, Black Chrome tailpipes
Optional Packages
Not listed
M Carbon Roof (weight saving), M Carbon Exterior Package (mirror caps, rear spoiler)

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)
Not listed
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)
Not listed

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Wheels / Tyres
Not listed
20-inch, 285/40 ZR20
Rear Wheels / Tyres
Not listed
21-inch, 295/35 ZR21
Brakes
Not listed
M Compound Brakes standard, M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional
Suspension
Not listed
Adaptive M Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers
Steering
Not listed
Electrically Assisted Rack-and-Pinion, M Servotronic, Variable Ratio, Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel steering up to 1.5 degrees)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.83 Crore – ₹1.85 Crore
₹2.12 Crore
Colours
5 colours
10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the 7 Series sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹1.82 Crore.

Only the M5 sells a hybrid, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹2.12 Crore.

On-road price in six cities

7 Series 740i M Sport against M5 M5

City7 SeriesM5Gap
Mumbai₹2.06 Crore₹2.4 Crore7 Series ₹33.90 lakh less
Pune₹2.06 Crore₹2.4 Crore7 Series ₹33.90 lakh less
New Delhi₹2.01 Crore₹2.34 Crore7 Series ₹33.00 lakh less
Bengaluru₹2.15 Crore₹2.51 Crore7 Series ₹35.40 lakh less
Chennai₹2.19 Crore₹2.55 Crore7 Series ₹36.00 lakh less
Hyderabad₹2.21 Crore₹2.57 Crore7 Series ₹36.30 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 7 Series or the M5?

The 7 Series, by ₹30.00 lakh on the versions compared here: 7 Series 740i M Sport at ₹1.82 Crore against M5 M5 at ₹2.12 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.01 Crore against ₹2.34 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The M5 claims 49.75 kmpl against 12.61–16.55 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The 7 Series: not crash-tested yet. The M5: not tested in this form; the standard 5 Series scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2023).

Which is more powerful?

The 7 Series 740i M Sport makes 381 bhp and 520 Nm and the M5 M5 makes 717 bhp and 1000 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The 7 Series is 295 mm longer. Boot space is 540 litres in the 7 Series and 466 litres in the M5.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,37,226 a month for the 7 Series and ₹3,92,671 for the M5, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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