Comparing the BMW i5 and the BMW M5 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 M5 is priced at ₹18,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW M5's 4395 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 727 bhp (combined system output) 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) | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 4395 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | M xDrive AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol + PHEV |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-Speed M Steptronic |
| Mileage | — | 10.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 8 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 727 bhp (combined system output) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 1000 Nm (combined) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | — |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 67 km EV range |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 3050 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 128 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 2440 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | 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 Curved Display (M-specific) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating |
| 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 |
| 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 Full Merino Leather / Alcantara |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Glass Sunroof |
| 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 - M-specific wide body |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight |
| 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 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS + Track mode |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| 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 | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
