Comparing the BMW i5 and the BMW M4 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 M4 is priced at ₹13,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW M4's 2993 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) 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) | RWD / M xDrive AWD (Competition xDrive) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT |
| Mileage | — | 9.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 650 Nm @ 2750-5500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (M Steptronic 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 | 480 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2280 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1730 kg (xDrive) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4794 mm / 1887 mm / 1393 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2857 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 - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - M Carbon Bucket 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 Carbon Leather / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Harman Kardon 16-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 body kit |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps + Laserlight optional |
| 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 |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS with Track mode |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - M DSC with MDM |
| 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 |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Brooklyn GreyBlack SapphireIsle of Man GreenSao Paulo YellowSkyscraper GreyAventurine RedToronto RedPortimao BlueTanzanite BlueDravit Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
