BMW i7 vs BMW M5

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

BMW i7
BMW M5

BMW

i7

From ₹1.95 Crore

BMW

M5

From ₹2.12 Crore

BMW i7i7 eDrive50 xDrive M Sport · ₹1.95 Crore
BMW M5M5 · ₹2.12 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price i7: ₹1.95 Crore (ahead) M5: ₹2.12 Crore i7 ₹17.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags i7: 8 airbags M5: Not listed No crash ratings yet
Mileage or range i7: 728 km M5: 49.75 kmpl Different fuels
Power i7: 455 hp M5: 717 bhp (ahead) Different engines
Boot i7: 500 litres (ahead) M5: 466 litres Length 5,391 vs 5,096 mm
Versions i7: 2 (ahead) M5: 1 Only i7: electric

Pick the i7 for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the M5 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.95 Crore
₹2.12 Crore
On-road in
₹1.96 Crore
₹2.34 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,28,489 a month
₹3,92,671 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Hybrid, automatic
Power
455 hp
717 bhp
Torque
600–660 Nm
1000 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage or range
728 km
49.75 kmpl

Vehicle Details

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

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Dual Fifth-Generation BMW eDrive Electrically Excited Synchronous Motors (Front 190 kW + Rear 230 kW)
Not listed
Drivetrain
xDrive Electric All-Wheel Drive with Fully Variable Torque Vectoring + Integral Active Steering (Rear-Wheel Steering up to 3.5°)
Not listed
Battery Pack Capacity
101.7 kWh Usable (105.7 kWh Gross) Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Not listed
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
NMC Lithium-Ion (376V Architecture, IP67 Enclosure, 0.24 Cd drag coefficient)
Not listed
Top Speed
240 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Not listed
0-100 km/h (sec)
4.7 sec (3.7 sec M70 xDrive)
Not listed

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
11 kW AC 3-Phase: 0-100% in 10.5 hours (Optional 22 kW AC: 0-100% in 5.5 hours)
Not listed
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
195 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 34 mins (170 km added in 10 mins)
Not listed
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
No
Not listed
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Adaptive Predictive Energy Recuperation + One-Pedal Drive B Mode (up to 220 kW energy recuperation)
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc: 374 mm with 4-Piston M Sport Calipers in Dark Blue/Black
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
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 & Size
21-inch M Aerodynamic Light Alloy Wheels (Style 910 M Bicolour)
Not listed
Tyre Size
Front: 255/40 R21, Rear: 285/35 R21 Tubeless Radial Runflat
Not listed
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver Spare Wheel under floor
Not listed

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
5,391 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
1,950 mm (2,192 mm with mirrors)
Not listed
Height (mm)
1,544 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
3,215 mm (Massive luxury wheelbase)
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
136 mm (Adjustable via 2-axle air suspension +30 mm / -10 mm)
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
2,715 kg
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
500 Litres (Power operated hands-free tailgate)
Not listed
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
0 Litres (No Frunk)
Not listed

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 Count & Configuration
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side, curtain, front center airbag)
Not listed
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, DTC, Active Roll Stabilization, Launch Control, Dynamic Brake Control)
Not listed
ADAS Level & Key Features
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Evasion Assistant, Front/Rear Cross Traffic)
Not listed
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
Parking Assistant Professional with Remote 3D View, Maneuver Assistant & 200m Smartphone Remote Controlled Reversing Assistant
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout)
Not listed
ISOFIX Mounts
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 & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
BMW Curved Display (14.9-inch Touchscreen + 12.3-inch Cockpit) + 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre Screen in rear with Amazon Fire TV & Bowers & Wilkins audio
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
12.3-inch Full Digital Information Display with Augmented Reality View & Full-Colour Head-Up Display
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
BMW Interaction Bar with Backlit Crystalline Surface, My BMW App with Digital Key Plus, 5.5-inch Touch Remotes in Rear Doors
Not listed
Audio System & Speaker Count
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (36 speakers 1,965W 4D Audio with headrest speakers & bass exciters) + BMW IconicSounds Electric by Hans Zimmer
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Panorama Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' with Dynamic LED Light Threads & 15,000 Illuminated Light Points
Not listed
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Executive Lounge Seating with 43.5° Recline, Continuous Leg Rest, Active Ventilation, Heating & 8 Massage Programs
Not listed
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump, Nanoparticle Filter, Armrest & Door Heating
Not listed
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes (Front Center Console & Rear Executive Lounge Wireless Charging Pads)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
BMW Crystal Headlights 'Iconic Glow' with Swarovski Crystals & Matrix Adaptive LED High-Beam
Not listed
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Full LED Horizontal 3D Slim Taillights with L-Shaped Motif
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Illuminated BMW 'Iconic Glow' Kidney Grille Contour & Dynamic 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, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter)
Not listed
Standard Vehicle Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5 Years)
Not listed
Battery & Motor Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km
Not listed
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 15,000 km)
Not listed

Engine & Performance

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)
Top Speed
Not listed
250 kmph standard, 305 kmph with M Driver's Package
Electric-only Top Speed
Not listed
140 kmph

Transmission & Hybrid

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 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)

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
Not listed
5,096 mm
Width
Not listed
1,970 mm
Height
Not listed
1,510 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
3,006 mm
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
466 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Interior & Infotainment

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

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.95 Crore – ₹2.65 Crore
₹2.12 Crore
Colours
14 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 i7 sells a electric version: 2 versions, from ₹1.95 Crore.

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

On-road price in six cities

i7 i7 eDrive50 xDrive M Sport against M5 M5

Cityi7M5Gap
Mumbai₹1.96 Crore₹2.4 Crorei7 ₹44.56 lakh less
Pune₹1.96 Crore₹2.4 Crorei7 ₹44.56 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.96 Crore₹2.34 Crorei7 ₹38.20 lakh less
Bengaluru₹2.15 Crore₹2.51 Crorei7 ₹35.66 lakh less
Chennai₹1.96 Crore₹2.55 Crorei7 ₹59.40 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.96 Crore₹2.57 Crorei7 ₹61.52 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 i7 or the M5?

The i7, by ₹17.00 lakh on the versions compared here: i7 i7 eDrive50 xDrive M Sport at ₹1.95 Crore against M5 M5 at ₹2.12 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.96 Crore against ₹2.34 Crore.

Which is safer?

The i7: 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 i7 i7 eDrive50 xDrive M Sport makes 455 hp and 600–660 Nm and the M5 M5 makes 717 bhp and 1000 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The i7 is 295 mm longer. Boot space is 500 litres in the i7 and 466 litres in the M5.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,28,489 a month for the i7 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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