Comparing the BMW i5 and the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) 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 Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) is priced at ₹1,238,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual)'s 1498 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 121 PS @ 6600 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) | 12 V |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol (naturally aspirated) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-speed |
| Mileage | — | 17.8 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual |
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 | 506 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1107 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Analog-digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | 2 |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | No |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Halogen projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Rear defogger (no wiper) |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 185/60 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| 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 | Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
