Comparing the BMW i5 and the Hyundai CRETA 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 Hyundai CRETA is priced at ₹1,110,998. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Hyundai CRETA's 1497 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 115 PS @ 6300 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) | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed |
| Mileage | — | 17.4 l |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 6-Speed MT / IVT |
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 | 433 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | Yes | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Available with cooling function |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Quad Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Horizon LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) |
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 |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Available with adaptive guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |











