Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Tata Curvv EV 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 Tata Curvv EV is priced at ₹1,699,000. 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 | — | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with liquid cooling protection |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 1-Speed Single-Stage Spur Gear Reduction Automatic Transmission |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | — |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 123 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 215 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 55 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 7.9 hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes, features a CCS-II port supporting up to 70 kW DC Fast Charging, bringing the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes |
| Range | — | 585 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering paddles |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 500 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1960 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 186 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 1531 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 4310, 1810, 1637 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2560 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Electric power steering with Tilt adjustment functionality |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Single-zone automatic climate control paired with an integrated Air Purifier system |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | Level 2 ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Lane Keep Assist and Auto Emergency Braking |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | 6-Way power-adjustable driver’s seat paired with 3-stage front seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Floating 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app integration, plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Passive keyless request entry via smart proximity fob sensors |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort-touch power windows across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Engine/Motor Start-Stop cabin button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central fold-out armrest with twin integrated cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof styled with boundary mood lighting |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant managing sunroof, media, and climate controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Bumpers: Dual-tone body-colored bumpers with gloss piano-black lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon-wide connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED front fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | All-LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic activation |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Integrated rear wiper assembly with a timed heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Aerodynamic flush-fit roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width connected sequential LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) Radial Tubeless tyres |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Advanced i-VBAC |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated rear outer seat anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera layout with a dynamic blind-view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Reverse distance sonar sensors with audible warnings |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Empowered OxidePure GreyPristine WhiteNitro CrimsonVirtual Sunrise |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
