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BMW i4 vs BMW 5-Series

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW i4 or BMW 5-Series? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between i4 and 5-Series. BMW i4 Price starts at Rs.72.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for eDrive35 M Sport and BMW 5-Series Price starts at Rs.72.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 530 Li M Sport Aluminium Satinated 2.0L Turbo Petrol 8-Speed AT. BMW i4 can generate 536 bhp power whereas BMW 5-Series is a 4 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm power. In terms of range, i4 provides a range of 625 km/charge (base model), and 5-Series has a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model).

i4 vs 5-Series

Key HighlightsBMW i4BMW 5-Series
PriceRs.72.50 LakhRs.72.90 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A1998 cc
Power536 bhp255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Mileage/Range625 km/charge15.7 kmpl
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BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport car
eDrive35 M Sport
Rs. 72.50 Lakh
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BMW 5-Series 530 Li M Sport Aluminium Satinated 2.0L Turbo Petrol 8-Speed AT car
530 Li M Sport Aluminium Satinated 2.0L Turbo Petrol 8-Speed AT
Rs. 72.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
76.57 Lakh
Price Breakup
84.28 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
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1998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
536 bhp
255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Colors
Images
i4 Images
i4 Images
i4 Images
5-Series Images
5-Series Images
5-Series Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Panoramic
Panoramic
Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Air Suspension
Comfort Suspension with stroke-dependent damper technology
Rear Suspension
Air Suspension
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Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Steel
Front Tyre Size
255/40 R21
225/55 R18
Rear Tyre Size
285/35 R21
225/55 R18
Wheels Size
R21
R18

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
14.9 inches
14.9 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
18
18
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
8 Years/160000 kms
3 Years/40000 kms
Extended Warranty
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3 Year/Unlimited kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
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1998 cc
Engine Type
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530Li
No. of Cylinders
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4
No. of valves per cylinder
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4
Cylinder Configuration
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DOHC
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
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8
Power
536 bhp
255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Torque
745 Nm
400 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Battery Capacity
101.7 kwh
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Battery Type
Lithium Ion
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Charging Time
10.45 Hours
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Fast Charging
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Drivetrain
AWD
RWD

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
Heated and cooled
Heated
AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
3
3
Keyless Entry
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Safety

Airbags
7
8
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Hill Assist
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
5391 mm
5165 mm
Width
1950 mm
2156 mm
Height
1544 mm
1518 mm
Wheelbase
3215 mm
3105 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
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59 Litres
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Design looks outstanding
  • Long driving range is a big thumbs up
  • Full of luxury features
  • Cabin quality is supremely fine with lots of soft-touch materi- Expensive as compared to the rivals
  • Well-priced sedan in the segment
  • Spacious cabin with a good room for the rear seat passenger
  • Comfortable seating with well-cushioned seats
  • Feature-loaded interior with features such as 14.9-inch infotainment, 4-zone climate control, 18-speaker Bower & Wilkins sound system, and others
  • Good ride and handling
  • Smooth and refined petrol engine with an abundance of torque
  • Smooth 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission
  • Best-in-class dimensions
  • Good safety features on offer such as 8-airbags, dynamic brake control, cornering brake control, ADAS, and more
Cons
  • Expensive for its size
  • Speculations about the battery replacement costs
  • Only one variant is available
  • No diesel or any other engine on offer
  • Polarising looks, the stretched kidney grille might be an eyesore for some customers
  • Polarising looks, the stretched kidney grille might be an eyesore for some customers
  • Rear occupants get limited features and controls
  • The rear seats are fixed on a single angle, and there is no recline function for the rear seat
  • No rear sunblinds and seat ventilation
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Detailed Comparison of BMW i4 and BMW 5-Series

Safety

i4 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. 5-Series has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, ADAS.

Body

i4 has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, fuel tank capacity. It is 1950 mm wide, 1544 mm high and 5391 mm long. It has kerb weight and 3215 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, 5-Series is an with doors and seats ,59 Litres fuel tank capacity, It has 1518 mm height, 5165 mm length, 2156 mm width, .

Transmission

BMW i4 comes with AWD and Automatic transmission. And 5-Series comes with RWD and 8 Automatic transmission.

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BMW i4 and BMW 5-Series Owner Reviews

  • i4 Review
  • 5-Series Review
    • MS
      MD Shahjad
      2 Year ago
      3.5
      Good handling, powerful engine, good features
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    • D
      Dayanand
      2 Year ago
      3.5
      Interior and features are nice & driving and performance amazing
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    • JA
      Jolly Ahluwalia
      3 Year ago
      4.4
      It's just awesome and has very good Range for outstations and superb interior design. Overall fabulous car
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      Likes (1)
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    • LN
      Lopamundra Niruma
      3 Year ago
      4.6
      Best in class, cost-efficient, best performance, best range, attractive looks, and better road presence.
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      Likes (2)
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    • KP
      Kanui Patra
      3 Year ago
      4.2
      It is the first electric mid-size sedan and it is also sporty, dynamic, and comfortable.
      Likes (1)
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