Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Maruti Suzuki Celerio side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 5 Series is available at ₹7,499,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is priced at ₹469,899. On the engine front, the BMW 5 Series comes with a 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Celerio's 998 cc, producing 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) and 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series versus 26 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 12 V standard automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | 26 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | 3 |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric starter system |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 313 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1260 – 1320 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 810 – 915 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Tilt-adjustable steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual air conditioning |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Available on select trims |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and rear power windows |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes on Higher trims |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Supported via SmartPlay system |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | Halogen reflector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Available on selected items |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Droplet Styled |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Standard ABS |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Standard EBD |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Standard ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Available (especially with AMT) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Available on higher trims |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
