Comparing the BMW i5 and the BMW iX side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i5 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the BMW iX is priced at ₹11,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW iX's N/A (Electric), producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) respectively. 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 | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 111.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 2530 kg (xDrive50) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - Integrated LED |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° Surround View |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
