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BMW i5 LWB vs MG M9 EV

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 28 Oct 2026.

MG M9 EV

BMW

i5 LWB

From ₹79.6 Lakh

Full i5 LWB page Change

MG Motor

M9 EV

From ₹79.95 Lakh

Full M9 EV page Change
BMW i5 LWBeDrive35L M Sport · ₹79.6 Lakh
MG M9 EVPresidential Limousine · ₹79.95 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price i5 LWB: ₹79.6 Lakh (ahead) M9 EV: ₹79.95 Lakh i5 LWB ₹34,800 cheaper
Airbags i5 LWB: 8 airbags (ahead) M9 EV: 7 airbags No crash ratings yet
Range i5 LWB: 669 km (ahead) M9 EV: 548 km MIDC claim
Power i5 LWB: 272 PS (ahead) M9 EV: 245 PS Torque 410 vs 350 Nm
Versions i5 LWB: 1 M9 EV: 2 (ahead)

Pick the i5 LWB for the lower price, more airbags, more range and more power.

Pick the M9 EV for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹79.6 Lakh
₹79.95 Lakh
On-road in
₹82.93 Lakh
₹83.29 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,39,332 a month
₹1,39,939 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
272 PS
245 PS
Torque
410 Nm
350 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
669 km
548 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Five-seat electric sedan
Ultra-Luxury Electric 3-Row MPV
Status
On sale. Launched in India on 7 September 2026 at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 79.60 lakh
Not listed
Manufacturing
Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, BMW India's first made-in-India electric sedan
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, rear-mounted
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted with High Efficiency
Number of Motors
1
Not listed
Drive Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Not listed
0-100 km/h
6.7 seconds (BMW claim)
9.2 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
195 kmph
180 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Battery Chemistry
Not listed
NMC Lithium-Ion Chemistry (CATL High-Energy Cells, IP68 Waterproof Enclosure)

Range & Charging

Battery Capacity
81.6 kWh
90 kWh NMC Battery Pack (MG's brochure gives only this figure, no separate gross capacity is published)
DC Fast Charging
Up to 160 kW; 10 to 80% in a claimed 33 minutes
160 kW DC Fast Charging: approximately 90 minutes (MG's brochure does not specify the charge window/percentage for this figure)
AC Charging
Up to 11 kW; BMW Wallbox charger and installation included with purchase
11 kW AC Fast Charger: 0-100% in approximately 10 hours
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Not listed
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load output up to 3.3 kW power supply inside & outside cabin)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
3-Stage Multi-Mode Smart Regenerative Braking with Steering Wheel Paddles & One-Pedal Drive Mode

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 330 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Wheels
20-inch M alloy wheels
19-inch Aerodynamic Low-Drag Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre
245/45 R20
Not listed
Rear Tyre
275/40 R20
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive rear-axle air suspension, standard fit
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with High-Performance Dampers (Ultra-Smooth Gliding Ride)
Steering
Electric power assist
Not listed
Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
Tyre Size
Not listed
235/55 R19 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Space Saver Spare Wheel under floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,175 mm
5,270 mm (Massive 5.3-meter ultra-luxury presence)
Width
2,156 mm
2,000 mm
Height
1,520 mm
1,840 mm
Wheelbase
3,105 mm, 110 mm longer than the standard-wheelbase BMW i5
3,200 mm (Massive 3.2-meter luxury limousine wheelbase)
Seating Capacity
5
7 Seats (First-Class Airline Suite)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
150 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
2,410 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
Up to 1,720 litres maximum (third row fully forward and folded down, per MG's brochure); all-rows-up and third-row-folded-only figures not published
Front Storage
Not listed
55 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk)

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
8
7 Airbags (per MG's official brochure; the previous 8-airbag description could not be re-confirmed)
ADAS
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane-departure warning, front-collision warning, rear cross-traffic warning
Level 2+ ADAS (Full Autonomous Driving Suite with 15 Features: Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Centering, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Auto Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Speed Limit Assist)
Parking Aid
360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, remote parking via smartphone
Not listed
Other Safety
Tyre-pressure monitoring, electric parking brake with auto hold
Not listed
NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not tested in this form. The same car sold in Europe as the Maxus Mifa 9 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2022). ANCAP gave the same car, sold in Australia as the LDV Mifa 9, 5 stars in 2022.
Stability Control
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Parking Visualization & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Instrument Display
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
Not listed
Touchscreen
14.9-inch BMW Curved Display
12.3-inch High-Definition Floating Central Touchscreen Infotainment System + 12.3-inch Front Passenger Display Screen + 10.25-inch Digital Driver Display under continuous panoramic dashboard
Upholstery
Veganza perforated leather-free upholstery
Not listed
Climate Control
4-zone, with separate rear controls
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 Air Quality Purification & Independent Ceiling Air Vents for all 3 rows
Front Seats
Electrically adjustable and ventilated
Not listed
Audio System
17-speaker Bowers & Wilkins
12-Speaker Premium Hi-Fi Sound System with Subwoofer & Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio
Connectivity
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, BMW Digital Key Plus, USB-C ports, wireless phone charging
Not listed
Roof
Fixed panoramic glass roof
Not listed
Ambient Lighting
15 selectable colours
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with Full Navigation View
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Not listed
MG i-SMART EV Connected Suite with 100+ Features, SOTA Updates, Remote VIP Lounge Controls
Sunroof
Not listed
Dual Panoramic Glass Sunroofs with Independent Front & Rear Electric Sunblinds
Seat Features
Not listed
First-Class Executive Airline Seats: 2nd-Row Ultra-Luxury Captain Chairs with Powered Ottoman Leg Rests, 180° Full Recline, 10-Point Massage Programs, Heating, Ventilation, Detachable Touchscreen Controllers & Retractable Aluminum Tables + 8-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & 2nd Row VIP Seats)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Adaptive LED
Full LED Matrix Headlamps with Full-Width Connecting Horizon LED Daytime Running Lightbar
Grille
Illuminated kidney grille
Not listed
Tail Lights
Wraparound LED, with a welcome light sequence
Continuous Full-Width 3D Geometric LED Tail Lamps with Animated Welcome Light Guide
Exterior Package
M Sport bumpers and trim, M-specific steering wheel
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Smart Powered Dual Sliding Side Doors with Sensor Operation, Powered Hands-Free Tailgate, Chrome Line Exterior & 64-Color Ambient Lighting

Warranty & Charger

Home Charging
BMW Wallbox charger and installation included with purchase
Not listed
Standard Warranty
2 years, unlimited kilometres
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
Battery Warranty
8 years or 160,000 km, whichever is earlier
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack & Electric Motor
Charging Port
Not listed
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter, 400V Architecture)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹79.6 Lakh
₹79.95 Lakh – ₹84.94 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
4 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

Electric

eDrive35L M Sport₹79.6 Lakh Presidential Limousine₹79.95 Lakh M9 EV ₹34,800 more

On-road price by city

i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport against M9 EV Presidential Limousine

Cityi5 LWBM9 EVGap
Mumbai₹82.93 Lakh₹83.29 Lakhi5 LWB ₹36,142 less
Pune₹82.93 Lakh₹83.29 Lakhi5 LWB ₹36,142 less
New Delhi₹82.93 Lakh₹83.29 Lakhi5 LWB ₹36,142 less
Bengaluru₹90.9 Lakh₹91.3 Lakhi5 LWB ₹39,622 less
Chennai₹82.95 Lakh₹83.32 Lakhi5 LWB ₹36,142 less
Hyderabad₹82.98 Lakh₹83.34 Lakhi5 LWB ₹36,142 less
Ahmedabad₹87.7 Lakh₹88.09 Lakhi5 LWB ₹38,230 less
Kolkata₹82.93 Lakh₹83.29 Lakhi5 LWB ₹36,142 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 i5 LWB or the M9 EV?

The i5 LWB, by ₹34,800 on the versions compared here: i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport at ₹79.6 Lakh against M9 EV Presidential Limousine at ₹79.95 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹82.93 Lakh against ₹83.29 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The i5 LWB claims 669 km against 548 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The i5 LWB: not crash-tested yet. The M9 EV: not tested in this form; the same car sold in Europe as the Maxus Mifa 9 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2022). The i5 LWB has 8 airbags and the M9 EV 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport makes 272 PS and 410 Nm and the M9 EV Presidential Limousine makes 245 PS and 350 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The M9 EV is 95 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,39,332 a month for the i5 LWB and ₹1,39,939 for the M9 EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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