Comparing the BMW i5 and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno 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 Baleno is priced at ₹598,998. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's 1197 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 89 bhp @ 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 |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | — | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual & Automatic |
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 | 318 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1410 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 955–1020 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID |
| 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 | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED (Front) |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 (Standard) |
| 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° | 360-Degree Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
