Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Tata Tigor 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 Tigor EV is priced at ₹1,249,000. 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 | — | 26 kWh High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry utilizing Ziptron liquid-cooled IP67 weather-sealing |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 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 Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | — |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 55 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 170 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 26 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 59 minutes (SOC 10% to 80% from DC Fast Charge) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II charging standard nose ports |
| Range | — | 315 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-Level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via dashboard selectors |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 316 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1590 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 172 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 1235 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 3993 mm,1677 mm,1532 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Electrically power-assisted steering with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night adjustable inner rearview mirror layout |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking with speed-dependent auto latching |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) standard across variants |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | Crisp digital instrument console display with EV blue accents |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | Integrated cruise control tracking buttons on the steering wheel |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | Height-adjustable driver seat with manual recline angles |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 17.78 cm (7-inch) Touchscreen Infotainment unit by HARMAN featuring wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Smart proximity fob key access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electric power window controls standard across front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity cockpit Engine/Motor Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Fold-out rear seat center armrest included starting from the XT variant trim |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Premium full fabric seating surfaces on standard trims; premium leatherette seating options on higher trims |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | 4 Speakers and 4 Tweeters sonic configuration by HARMAN |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front-mounted USB data charging port |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Multi-lingual voice assistant integration handling baseline media commands |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated body-colored bumpers with localized signature teal blue trim highlights |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Bumper-integrated horizontal LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front fog lamps integrated into the front bumper assembly |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | Dual-chamber automatic projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and power-folding Outside Rear View Mirrors finished in contrast piano black with built-in side turn blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Skips rear wiper; features an integrated glass heating defogger grid |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Crystal Inspired LED tail lamp |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 standard front safety Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Baseline hydraulic brake assistant matrix |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control logic |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard rear seat structural safety anchors |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Reverse parking camera array with guided dynamic lines display. |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Signature Teal BlueDaytona GreyMagnetic Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
