Comparing the BMW i5 and the Hyundai Exter 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 Exter is priced at ₹649,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Hyundai Exter's 1197 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 83 PS @ 6000 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) | Standard 12V system |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | — | 19.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 5-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 | 391 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 912 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Semi-Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket |
| Voice Command | Yes | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Available (Integrated with ESC) |
| 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 | Highline/Digital |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
