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BMW 5 Series vs BMW 7 Series in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing 530e Hybrid vs 745Le xDrive (PHEV) variants

The short answer

BMW 5 Series costs रु 2,96,04,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the BMW 5 Series if

BMW 5 Series costs रु 2,96,04,000 less ex-showroom.

High-priced but technologically advanced executive sedan that suits buyers wanting luxury with lower running emissions in Nepal. Best value for corporate or affluent private owners who can regularly charge at home or office to exploit EV range. Very expensive but offers German luxury and plug‑in efficiency; suits affluent buyers who want a low‑emission executive sedan and have home or office charging access. Best value if you specifically want a luxury PHEV rather than pure ICE or full EV and accept higher purchase price.

Pros

Strong combined performance with refined petrol engine plus electric motor and quick 0–100 km/h acceleration.

Useful pure‑EV range around 50–60 km, enough for many daily Kathmandu commutes.

Premium BMW build quality, interior comfort and business‑class image in Nepal market.

Lower CO2 and fuel consumption versus pure‑ICE rivals, especially when frequently charged.

Strong performance with efficient plug‑in hybrid powertrain for city plus highway use.

Prestige of BMW 5 Series with high‑quality cabin and refined ride.

Lower fuel use in urban commutes when regularly charged.

Official dealer support from established Laxmi Group automotive network.

Cons

Very expensive versus conventional midsize luxury sedans and high‑end SUVs in Nepal.

Plug‑in hybrid tech demands reliable home or office charging that many buyers may lack.

BMW service and charging network still relatively limited outside Kathmandu valley.

Boot space slightly compromised compared with non‑hybrid 5 Series due to battery packaging.

Very high ex‑showroom price versus other premium sedans and SUVs.

PHEV still relies on petrol; not a zero‑emission full EV.

Charging and BMW service infrastructure outside major cities likely limited.

Boot space smaller than non‑hybrid 5 Series due to battery packaging.

As of 16 Aug 2026

Choose the BMW 7 Series if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

As the flagship hybrid, this trim provides superior traction and efficiency, catering to buyers who demand both performance and advanced technology.

Pros

xDrive all-wheel drive

Hybrid efficiency

Top-tier luxury features

Cons

Highest price in the lineup

Complex hybrid maintenance

Limited official technical data

As of 08 Oct 2026

14 rows compared

BMW

5 Series

रु 3,29,96,000Lowest price

BMW

7 Series

रु 6,26,00,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,29,96,000Cheapest

रु 6,26,00,000

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Laxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Indicative ex‑showroom price reference; actual dealer discounts or offers not disclosed officially.

2 offers on other variants

No offer on this variant

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

299 bhp (303.1 PS)

Not disclosed

Claimed range

63 km (test cycle not recorded)

100 km (WLTP)

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

5,260 mm

Width

Not disclosed

1,902 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,479 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

3,210 mm

Seating

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

Service centres

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Interaction Bar between dashboard and doors with touch surfaces for climate and additional functions

·Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System with 18 speakers and 655 watts of power (available as optional equipment)

As of 02 Oct 2026

·Multifunction Seats in the rear (optional) with continuous leg rest

·Panorama glass roof with dynamic light effects at night

·BMW all-weather floor mats front (accessory)

·BMW clothes hanger for Travel & Comfort System (accessory)

As of 14 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Video streaming via extensive media library

·AirConsole games playable on BMW Curved Display while charging, smartphone functions as controller (paid renewal required after 12 months)

·BMW Live Cockpit Professional projects information into field of vision with Augmented View for navigation (optional equipment)

·BMW Digital Key Plus allows smartphone to be used as a key, shareable with up to 5 people (optional equipment)

As of 02 Oct 2026

·BMW Interaction Bar spanning the cockpit

·14.9” BMW Widescreen Display

·Rear doors with two integrated 5.5” touchscreens controlling infotainment, air conditioning, and seat settings

·Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System: 18 tweeters and mid-range speakers, subwoofer, bass speakers, 655 watts

·My Modes (light, sound, climate presets)

·BMW IconicSounds composed by Hans Zimmer for each drive mode

As of 14 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·Driving Assistant Professional keeps vehicle in lane and at distance, brakes to standstill and drives off again in emergency (optional equipment)

·Parking Assistant Professional automatically parks and unparks the vehicle (optional equipment)

As of 02 Oct 2026

·Intelligent assistant suite included

As of 08 Oct 2026

Warranty & After-sales

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·2 years / unlimited km vehicle warranty; 6 years / 100,000 km battery warranty

As of 27 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·BMW kidney Iconic Glow highlights contours with white light when stationary and while driving

·Dynamic Light Carpet illuminates door areas when entering and exiting the vehicle

·Panoramic glass sunroof

As of 02 Oct 2026

·Front design: twin circular headlights and BMW kidney grille

·Side view: chrome element highlighting the Hofmeister kink

·Rear design: L-shaped lights; tailpipes installed invisibly

·Available color: Alpine White solid

·22" M Performance forged wheel 912 M in Frozen Gunmetal Grey (summer complete wheel set) - accessory

As of 14 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Offered in Nepal by sole distributor Laxmi Premium Motors, plug‑in hybrid 5 Series highlighted as 530e.

·Earlier Nepal introduction referenced 12 kWh battery and 530e plug‑in hybrid sedan (Investopaper article on BMW in Nepal).

·Imported and sold by Laxmi Premium Motors, sole BMW importer in Nepal since 2020

As of 16 Aug 2026

·Described as plug‑in hybrid BMW 745Le with 12 kWh battery in Nepal

·Ex‑showroom Nepal price: NPR 6.26 crore in 2026

·Marketed as the most expensive BMW car imported to Nepal

As of 01 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

BMW 5 Series

BMW 7 Series

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 3,29,96,000

रु 6,26,00,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 27,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 10,745

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,30,34,245

≈ रु 6,26,33,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 3,96,703 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 7,52,625 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

BMW 5 Series full details BMW 7 Series full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Nothing we can measure separates these two on specification, so price decides it: the BMW 5 Series is रु 2,96,04,000 cheaper ex-showroom (89.7%).

Choose the BMW 5 Series if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified

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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal

BMW: 8 showrooms, 1 service centre · BMW: 8 showrooms, 1 service centre

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

BMW 5 Series vs BMW 7 Series — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW 5 Series or BMW 7 Series?

As of October 2026, the BMW 5 Series starts at Rs 2.4 crore ex-showroom — Rs 3.1 crore less than the BMW 7 Series at Rs 5.5 crore.

What is the price of the BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series in Nepal?

The BMW 5 Series costs Rs 2.4 crore to Rs 3.3 crore and the BMW 7 Series costs Rs 5.5 crore to Rs 6.26 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the BMW 5 Series or the BMW 7 Series?

Nothing we can measure separates these two on specification, so price decides it: the BMW 5 Series is रु 2,96,04,000 cheaper ex-showroom (89.7%). Take the BMW 5 Series if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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