Comparing the BMW i5 and the Hyundai i20 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 i20 is priced at ₹704,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Hyundai i20'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) | 12V Standard |
| 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 with Dual VTVT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | — | 16 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) | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 5-Speed Manual / IVT (CVT) |
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 | 311 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 915 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3995 mm, 1775 mm, 1505 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2580 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Digital Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display |
| 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 or 10.25-inch 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 & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Fabric / Semi-Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Bose Premium 7-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Electric Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front Type-C Fast Charger + Rear USB Port |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available via Bluelink |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Available with Cooling Pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED MFR Headlamps / Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Z-shaped LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 185/65 R15 (Mid) / 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel (Base) / Hub Wheel (Mid) / Diamond Cut Alloy (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° | Yes |
| 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 | Amazon GreyFiery RedStarry NightAtlas WhiteTitan GreyTitan Grey Matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
