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BMW 7 Series vs BMW i8

7 Series Vs i8

Key HighlightsBMW 7 SeriesBMW i8
On Road PriceRs.1,90,60,041*Rs.2,45,54,327*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)29981499
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 7 Series vs BMW i8 Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.1,90,60,041*
Rs.2,45,54,327*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.3,62,787/month
No
InsuranceRs.2,88,257
7 Series Insurance

Rs.8,00,327
i8 Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 88 Reviews
4.8
Based on 12 Reviews
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
B58 turbo I6
Hybrid Engine
Displacement (cc)
2998
1499
No. of Cylinders
6
6 Cylinder Cars
3
3 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
228bhp@5800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
320Nm@3700rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
-
DOHC
Fuel Supply System
-
MPFI
Bore X Stroke (mm)
-
82 X 94.6
Compression Ratio
-
9.5:1
Turbo Charger
YesYes
Super Charger
-
No
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
1-Speed
6 Speed
Mild Hybrid
Yes-
Drive Type
AWD
4WD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)-
47.45
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)74
42
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
EU 6
Top Speed (kmph)250
250

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Air Suspension
Adaptive
Rear Suspension
Air Suspension
Adaptive
Steering Type
power
Power
Steering Column
-
Sport
Steering Gear Type
rack and pinion
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
-
6.15 meters
Front Brake Type
ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
ventilated disc
Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
250
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.7
4.4
Tyre Size
F:255/40 R21,R:285/35 R21
195/50 R20
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size
-
20

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
5391
4689
Width (mm)
2192
2218
Height (mm)
1544
1291
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
117
Wheel Base (mm)
2651
2850
Front Tread (mm)
-
1644
Rear Tread (mm)
1663
1721
Kerb Weight (kg)
1915
1560
Grossweight (kg)
-
1930
Rear Headroom (mm)
-
824

Front Headroom (mm)
-
983

Seating Capacity
5
4
Boot Space (Litres)
540
-
No. of Doors
4
2

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesNo
Power Boot
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
4 Zone
Yes
Air Quality Control
YesYes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)
Yes-
Remote Trunk Opener
YesYes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
-
Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
YesYes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Remote Horn & Light Control
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
-
No
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
YesNo
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesYes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesNo
Rear AC Vents
YesNo
Heated Seats Front
YesYes
Heated Seats Rear
YesNo
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
YesYes
Find My Car Location
Yes-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
-
No
Smart Access Card Entry
YesYes
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
YesNo
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
-
Yes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
-
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
-
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Hands-Free Tailgate
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
No-
Rear Curtain
No-
Luggage Hook And NetNo-
Lane Change Indicator
Yes-
Massage Seats
Front & Rear
-
Memory Function Seats
Front & Rear
-
Drive Modes
3
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
NoNo
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
-
Front
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesNo

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
YesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric Upholstery
-
No
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYes-
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
-
Yes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Cigarette Lighter-
Yes
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control Eco-
Yes
Folding Table In The Rear
-
No
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
No
Interior Lighting-
Ambient light
Additional FeaturesM Sport Package with BMW individual interior, Interior equipment( M Leather Steering Wheel in New 3-Spoke Design in Walknappa Leather, M badge on steering wheel rim, Individual leather 'Merino’ upholstery, M Headliner Anthracite.), Climate comfort laminated glass and windscreen, Glass application ‘CraftedClarity’ for interior elements, Ambient Light with 15 colours, Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Instrument Panel, door shoulder and central door trim covered with Artificial Leather, Welcome Light Carpet, BMW Interaction Bar (Backlit design element in crystalline glass styling with facet cut, Dynamic illumination possible in 15 ambient lighting colours.), 5.5” Touch controlled displays in both rear doors, Fine-wood trim oak mirror finish grey-metallic high-gloss, "Upholstery (BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Amarone, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Smoke White, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Mocha, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Black, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Tartufo)", "BMW Individual Gran Lusso Interior - Upholstery (Optional equipment) (BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ / wool/Cashmere combination with exclusive contents | Smoke White/Light Grey, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Black, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Tartufo, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Smoke White, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Amarone, BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents | Mocha)", Interior Trim (Optional equipment) ( (Carbon Fibre M interior trim with silver stitching/Piano Finish Black, Fine-wood trim ash grain grey-metallic open-pored, BMW Individual fine-wood trim Ash Flowing Grey, open-pored, Limewood Fineline brown open-pored fine-wood interior trim/Piano Finish Black, Fine-wood trim ‘Fineline’ Black with metal effect high-gloss, M signature)
Surface Of Gear Sellector Switch in Ziroconium Oxide Ceramic ,Black
Floor Mats With Leather Border in Black and With Contrast Stitching in BMW i Blue
Engine Cover Leather Covered Black
Door Sill Finisher With Designation i8 ,Surface in Amido Metallic,Laser Coated
All Brake Callipers Painted in Black High Gloss With Blue Spider and BMW I Designation
Door Sill Trim Cover in Carbon Styling
Instrumental Panel With Leather Trim In Exclusive Natural Leather
Headliner Anthracite
Storage Compartment Package

Exterior

Available Colors
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Individual Tanzanite Blue
Mineral White Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
7 Series Colors
-
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Hybrid
All Hybrid Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
YesYes
Fog Lights Rear
YesYes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
-
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
YesNo
Rear Window Washer
YesNo
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel Covers-
No
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power Antenna-
No
Tinted Glass
-
Yes
Rear Spoiler
-
No
Roof Carrier-
No
Sun Roof
YesYes
Side Stepper
-
No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
-
No
Chrome Garnish
-
No
Dual Tone Body Colour
Yes-
Smoke Headlamps-
No
Roof Rail
-
No
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights
LED Headlights
Trunk OpenerRemote
Smart
Heated Wing Mirror
YesNo
LED DRLs
Yes-
LED Headlights
Yes-
LED Taillights
Yes-
LED Fog Lamps
Yes-
Additional FeaturesM Sport Package with BMW individual Exterior, Exterior equipment(Radiator grille frame in Chrome, Door sill trim panels in Black high-gloss, M identification on the sides, Illuminated door sills with aluminium inserts and M inscription, M sport brake, dark blue metallic, M high-gloss shadow line), BMW Crystal Headlights Iconic Glow (Integration of Swarovski crystals into the daytime driving lights,Welcome & Goodbye staging function with dynamic sparkling, Integrated Adaptive LED cluster equipped with High-Beam Assistant), Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function on driver side, mirror heating, memory and integrated LED turn indicators, BMW ‘Iconic Glow’ illuminated Kidney Grille, Soft-Close function for side doors, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge with integrated LED light graphics, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Exterior Colours (Oxide Grey (metallic),Black Sapphire (metallic), Carbon Black (metallic), Mineral White (metallic), Brooklyn Grey (metallic), BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue (metallic), BMW Individual Dravit Grey (metallic) ), 21” M Light-Alloy Wheels Star Spoke Style 908M Bicolur with mixed tyres, "BMW Individual Two-Tone Paintwork including Coachline (Optional equipment) Top: Oxide Grey | Base: (BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue, BMW Individual Dravit Grey, Aventurine Red, Black Sapphire) Top: Black Sapphire | Base: (BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue, BMW Individual Dravit Grey, Aventurine Red, Oxide Grey)"
Automatic Anti Dazzle Function
Heat Protection Glazing
Locking Wheel Bolts

Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Tyre Size
F:255/40 R21,R:285/35 R21
195/50 R20
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
-
20

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesNo
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags7
-
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag Rear-
No
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesNo
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Xenon Headlamps-
No
Halogen Headlamps-
No
Rear Seat Belts
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Side Impact Beams
YesYes
Front Impact Beams
YesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Adjustable Seats
YesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Vehicle Stability Control System
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
YesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Clutch Lock-
No
EBD
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes-
Advance Safety FeaturesActive Cruise Control with Stop & Go Function, Auto-Closing Doors, Parking Assistant Professional including (Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant, Remote 3D View, Fully Remote Parking via smartphone), Drive Recorder, Anti Theft Recorder,BMW ID,BMW Digital Key Plus with (Locking and unlocking as well as starting the vehicle using a compatible smartphone, Key card with NFC technology), Fully configurable colour Head-Up display, Crash-active head restraint, Active Protection with Attentiveness Assistant, Airbags: (Airbags for steering wheel hub, driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, Head airbags, front and rear, Central airbag for driver), Dynamic braking lights, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, Rear doors with mechanical childproof lock, Driving Assistant Professional including (Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Emergency Stop Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Evasion Assistant), Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front and with belt force limiters, Warning triangle with first-aid kit,
Dynamic Damper Control
Brake Energy Regeneration
Acoustic Protection For Pedestrains
Head Airbags For All Seats
Cornering Brake Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Electric Parking Brake
Tyre Puncture Repair Kit
Warning Triangle With First Aid Kit
Road Side Assistance

Rear Camera
YesYes
Anti Theft Device-
Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
No
Speed Alert
Yes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesNo
Knee Airbags
-
No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
YesYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
YesYes
Sos Emergency Assistance
Yes-
Blind Spot Monitor
-
No
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Hill Assist
-
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesNo
360 View Camera
YesYes

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
-
Yes
Cd Changer
-
No
Dvd Player
-
Yes
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
YesNo
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes-
USB And Auxiliary Input
YesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Wifi Connectivity
Yes-
Compass
Yes-
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
14.9
-
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
-
Android Auto
Yes-
Apple Car Play
Yes-
Internal Storage
YesNo
No. of Speakers
24
11
Rear Entertainment System
YesNo
Additional FeaturesTheatre Screen with:( 31.3” ultra-wide format in 32:9 with 8K resolution, Amazon Fire TV Ecosystem, Theatre mode, HDMI interface for external content, e.g.: TV sticks, mobile phones, games console, computer, Display can be electrically folded and moved for maximum distance from the eyes), Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system (18 Speaker system with 4 head restraint integrated speakers, 2 central bass speakers & 2 impulse compensated bass speakers in front doors with the output of 655 Watts), Optional equipment (Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (35 Speaker system, 8 head restraint integrated speakers, 4D Audio, Total system output 1965 Watts)
BMW Apps
Digital Instrumental Cluster With 22cm Full Colour Display
Hi Fi Loudspeaker
I Drive Touch Controller With Handwriting Recognition With 26cm Full Colour Display and Integrated Hard Drive For Maps and Audio Files
3D Maps

SubwooferNo-
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