Comparing the BMW i5 and the BMW M2 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 M2 is priced at ₹9,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW M2's 2993 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm 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) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 2993 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with M xDrive optional |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed M Manual / 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT |
| Mileage | — | 9.8 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 550 Nm @ 2650-5870 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic (M DCT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | — |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2160 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 131 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4580 mm / 1887 mm / 1392 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2697 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 12.3-inch BMW M Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - M Sport seats |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes - Comfort Access |
| 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 | M Leather / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes - M-specific front & rear |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Defogger Only |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - M Compound Brakes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - M DSC with MDM Mode |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| 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 | Black SapphireM Portimao BlueBrooklyn GreyVelvet Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
