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BMW i5 vs Denza Z9 GT

The i5 is ₹37.50 Lakh cheaper on these versions: ₹1.2 Crore against ₹1.57 Crore ex-showroom. Updated 15 Nov 2026.

BMW

i5

From ₹1.2 Crore
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Denza

Z9 GT

From ₹1.57 Crore
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BMW i5i5 M60 xDrive · ₹1.2 Crore
Denza Z9 GTZ9 GT AWD · ₹1.57 Crore

Head to head

On the versions picked above

Price

i5 ₹1.2 Crore (ahead)
Z9 GT ₹1.57 Crore

i5 ₹37.50 lakh cheaper

Safety

i5 5 stars (ahead)
Z9 GT Not rated yet

Euro NCAP

Range

i5 516 km
Z9 GT 670 km (ahead)

Claimed

Power

i5 601 PS
Z9 GT 1,156 PS (ahead)

Torque 820 vs 1,210 Nm

Top speed

i5 230 km/h
Z9 GT 270 km/h (ahead)

Claimed

Boot

i5 490 litres
Z9 GT 495 litres

Length 5,060 vs 5,180 mm

Pick the i5 for the lower price and the 5-star safety rating.

Pick the Z9 GT for more range and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.2 Crore
₹1.57 Crore
On-road in
₹1.38 Crore
₹1.81 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,31,040 a month
₹3,03,406 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
601 PS
1,156 PS
Torque
820 Nm
1,210 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
516 km
670 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Executive Luxury Electric Sedan
Electric shooting-brake sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Electric
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type
Dual Motors, 442 kW (601 PS) and 820 Nm
One AC asynchronous motor at the front, two permanent magnet synchronous motors at the rear
Drivetrain
xDrive Electric All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh Usable (83.9 kWh Gross)
122.49 kWh
Battery Chemistry
NMC Lithium-Ion (400V Architecture, IP67 Waterproof, 0.23 Cd drag coefficient)
Not listed
Top Speed
230 km/h
270 kmph
0-100 km/h
3.8 sec
2.7 sec (claimed)

Transmission

Transmission
Automatic
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed

Range & Charging

AC Charging
11 kW AC: 0-100% in 8.25 hours; optional 22 kW AC: 0-100% in 4h 15m
Up to 11 kW AC
DC Fast Charging
205 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 30 mins, 156 km added in 10 mins
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
Adaptive Predictive Energy Recuperation using AI Navigation & Sensor Data (up to 195 kW regen)
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
M Sport brakes: 395 mm ventilated discs with red M calipers
Ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brakes
370 mm ventilated discs
Ventilated disc brakes
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional with Double-Wishbone Front Axle, Electronically Controlled Dampers & Active Roll Stabilization (M60)
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional Five-Link Axle with Rear Air Suspension & Integral Active Steering (All-Wheel Steering up to 2.5°)
Not listed
Wheels
19-inch / 20-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Style 936 M / 940 M Bicolour)
20-inch alloy wheels
Tyre Size
Front: 245/40 R20, Rear: 275/35 R20 Pirelli P Zero
Not listed
Steering
Not listed
Rear-wheel steering, electric power assist, 5.35 m turning radius

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,060 mm
5,180 mm
Width
1,900 mm
1,990 mm
Height
1,515 mm
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
3,125 mm
Ground Clearance
154 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,380 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
490 Litres
495 L

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2023). Adult occupant 35.6/40, child occupant 42/49.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard: dual front, side thorax, full curtain
Not listed
Stability Control
Yes DSC, DTC, CBC, ARB Slip Control, M xDrive on M60, Launch Control
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Active Lane Change with Eye Activation, Highway Assistant)
ADAS suite with six radars front and rear and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor; Denza does not state an ADAS level
Camera
Parking Assistant Professional with 360-Degree Surround View, Remote Parking via Smartphone (up to 200m) & Maneuver Assistant
360-Degree Camera
TPMS
Yes Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout
Yes
ISOFIX
Yes Rear outer seats
Not listed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not listed

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Control Display with BMW Operating System 8.5, In-Car Gaming (AirConsole) & Video Streaming
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display with Augmented Reality Navigation & Head-Up Display
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Car Tech
BMW Interaction Bar with Dynamic Ambient Lighting, My BMW App with Digital Key Plus, SOTA Updates
Not listed
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (18 speakers 655W with illuminated stainless steel grilles) + BMW IconicSounds Electric
Not listed
Sunroof
Panorama Fixed Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' extending to rear cabin
Not listed
Seat Features
Comfort Front Seats in Veganza / Merino Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Active Ventilation & 2-Way Lumbar
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard & Nanoparticle Filter
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes Dual Wireless Smartphone Charging Trays
Wireless Phone Charger
Cruise Control
Yes
Not listed
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not listed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not listed
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Adaptive LED Headlights with Matrix Function, Blue Accents & Illuminated BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille
LED headlights and daytime running lights
Tail Lights
Full LED Flat L-Shaped Taillights with Horizontal Chrome Inlay
Not listed

Warranty & Charger

Charging Port
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter)
AC and 1,500 kW DC Flash charging
Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5 Years)
6 years or 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes first
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km
8 years or 1.5 lakh km, whichever comes first

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.2 Crore
₹1.57 Crore
Colours
14 colours
Not listed

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

i5 M60 xDrive₹1.2 Crore Z9 GT AWD₹1.57 Crore Z9 GT ₹37.50 lakh more

On-road price by city

i5 i5 M60 xDrive against Z9 GT Z9 GT AWD

Mumbaii5 ₹39.32 lakh less

i5 ₹1.26 Crore
Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore

Punei5 ₹39.32 lakh less

i5 ₹1.26 Crore
Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore

New Delhii5 ₹43.07 lakh less

i5 ₹1.38 Crore
Z9 GT ₹1.81 Crore

Bengalurui5 ₹43.07 lakh less

i5 ₹1.38 Crore
Z9 GT ₹1.81 Crore

Chennaii5 ₹39.32 lakh less

i5 ₹1.26 Crore
Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore

Hyderabadi5 ₹39.32 lakh less

i5 ₹1.26 Crore
Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore

Ahmedabadi5 ₹41.57 lakh less

i5 ₹1.33 Crore
Z9 GT ₹1.74 Crore

Kolkatai5 ₹39.32 lakh less

i5 ₹1.26 Crore
Z9 GT ₹1.65 Crore

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 or the Z9 GT?

The i5, by ₹37.50 lakh on the versions compared here: i5 i5 M60 xDrive at ₹1.2 Crore against Z9 GT Z9 GT AWD at ₹1.57 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.38 Crore against ₹1.81 Crore.

Which has more range?

The Z9 GT claims 670 km against 516 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The i5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023. The Z9 GT: not crash-tested yet. The i5 has 6 airbags and the Z9 GT 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The i5 i5 M60 xDrive makes 601 PS and 820 Nm and the Z9 GT Z9 GT AWD makes 1,156 PS and 1,210 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Z9 GT is 120 mm longer. Boot space is 490 litres in the i5 and 495 litres in the Z9 GT.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,31,040 a month for the i5 and ₹3,03,406 for the Z9 GT, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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