BMW 5 Series vs BMW i4

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

BMW i4 price starts at Rs. 72.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs. 76.60 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the 5 Series returns a claimed 15.7 kmpl, while the i4 offers a claimed 483 KM per charge. On the performance front, the 5 Series uses a 1998cc engine producing 255bhp@4500rpm and the i4 a 70.2kWh battery producing 335.25bhp. If you're deciding between the 5 Series and i4, the i4 is the better pick for affordability.

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5 Series vs i4 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 5 SeriesBMW i4
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 76.60 LakhRs. 72.50 Lakh
Mileage / Range 15.7 kmpl483 KM
Engine / Battery 1998 cc70.2kWh
Max power / Motor 255bhp@4500rpm335.25bhp
Top speed Not Available190 Km/h

5 Series vs i4 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 5 Series 530LiBMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport
Rating
13 reviews
38 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 76.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 72.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 255bhp@4500rpm 335.25bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 1-Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
BMW 5 Series Colors
BMW i4 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 15.7 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 225/55 R17
Boot Space Not Available 470 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,48,179 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,40,248 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.25 Lakh 5 Series Insurance Rs. 2.97 Lakh i4 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
70.2kWh
Max Power
255bhp@4500rpm
335.25bhp
Range
Not Available
483 KM
Max Torque
400Nm@1600rpm
430Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1920 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
Not Available
5.7 Sec
Top Speed
Not Available
190 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.7 Kmpl
Not Available

Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Power
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/55 R17

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Galvanic embellisher for controls ( Switch cluster in doors on driver & front passenger side, Window lift switch, front/rear, Door lock switch), 3-spoke design sport leather steering wheel, Glass roof with integrated wind deflector, Storage Compartment Package with: ( Storage pocket on the rear of the driver side's backrest, Net on left/right side trim panel in Luggage Compartment), Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Centre armrest in rear foldable, with 2 cupholders, Armrest front with storage compartment, Instrument panel in sensatec black with grey double seam, Ambient Interior Lighting with Dynamic Contour Lighting for Welcome, goodbye, Open door & phone call, Power socket (12 V) 1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring, 1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap, Sport exterior package( Kidney ring in pearl chro
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
470
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
Not Available
470 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
17” aerodynamic wheels 852 bi-color, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving light, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate,
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Not Available
Yes
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5165*2156*1518 mm3
4783*2073*1448 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
BMW Rear Wheel Drive - With near actuator wheel slip limitation, Air Suspension on rear axle with Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40 with through-loading, Driving Experience Switch with 3 driving modes Comfort/Eco Pro/Sport
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
17 speakers with 464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Live Cockpit Plus:- (Fully Digital 12.3" Instrument Display, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, iDrive Controller, Touch functionality on the Curved Display, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW"), Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with wireless functionality, 2x dual USB Type C 3A charging function in the rear centre console, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW", Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (464 W, 17 speakers), Fine-wood Trim oak grain op
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
Not Available
17
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
17” aerodynamic wheels 852 bi-color, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving light, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate,
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Not Available
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
14.9
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Not Available
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Three-point seat belts for all seats, including belt stopper, belt latch tensioner & belt force limiter, ISOFIX child seat mounting for outer rear seats, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with extended contents such as: (Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Airbags: (Airbags for driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row), Adaptive Recuperation System, Rear-view camera integrated into the BMW badge, Parking Assistant with lateral parking aid, Keyless Start/Stop button in blue, Reversing Assistant
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Is BMW I4 Better Than BMW 5 Series?

50% users have chosen BMW i4 over BMW 5 Series in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 62 users have also rated BMW i4 and BMW 5 Series on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW 5 Series has out rated BMW i4 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 5 Series i4
Comfort 4.3 5.0
Safety 4.3 5.0
Features 3.4 5.0
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BMW 5 Series has out rated BMW i4 on all the rating factors.
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The BMW i4 is cheaper than BMW 5 Series by ₹4.10 Lakh.

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