Comparing the BMW i5 and the Hyundai CRETA Electric 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 Electric is priced at ₹1,802,201. 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) | Lithium-ion |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric (Battery) |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | — |
| Mileage | — | 510 km / full charge |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 171 bhp (126 kW) |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 255 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Single Speed Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | 4.8 hours (0-100%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Yes, via CCS2 charging port with multi-color SOC indicator |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 510 km per full charge |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | 4 levels of intensity, adjustable via steering-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 433 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | — |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4340 mm / 1790 mm / 1655 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual-zone Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with touch interface |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 10.25-inch Full Digital Curvilinear twin-screen setup |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Available (8-way Powered Driver Seat) |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Dual 26.03 cm curvilinear screens (Cluster + Touchscreen) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 windows (Front & Rear); Driver’s window with Auto up/down and Safety Power (Anti-pinch) |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Included with dual cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Available (3 Type-C ports) |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available (Bluelink connected) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Quad-beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically Foldable and Adjustable with integrated LED Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Connected LED Tail Lamps with a signature light bar |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Aero alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Emergency Brake Assist |
| 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° | 360-degree Surround View Camera |
| 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 | Ocean BlueAtlas WhiteFiery RedStarry NightTitanium BlackTitanium Black MatteRobust Emerald MatteTitan Grey Matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
