Comparing the BMW i5 and the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 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 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is priced at ₹369,899. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10's 998 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 50.4 kW@5600 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 car battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front‑Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 27 litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5‑speed |
| Mileage | — | 24.90 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT |
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 | 214 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1210 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 740–757 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2380 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Collapsible/adjustable steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Manual air conditioning |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Semi‑digital |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Manual adjustable ORVMs |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front power windows on most trims |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Fabric seats |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Halogen headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Standard halogen combination lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 145/80 R13 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 airbags standard |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
