Comparing the BMW i5 and the Maruti Suzuki Ignis 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 Ignis is priced at ₹534,999. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Ignis's 1,197 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 81.80bhp@6000rpm 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) | 1,197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2-litre VVT Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 32 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-speed Manual 5-speed Auto Gear Shift (AMT) |
| Mileage | — | 20.89 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 81.80bhp@6000rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Key Start / Push Button Start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 113Nm@4200rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic (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 | 260 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 840 - 865 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3700 1690 1595 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2435 |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt-adjustable |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic (select variants) |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Analog Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display |
| 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 | 7-inch Touchscreen (Smartphone connectivity supported) |
| 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 | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front USB Port |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 175/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | Dual Front 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 | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Nexa BlueTurquoise BlueLucent OrangeGlistening GreySilky SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackNexa Blue with Black RoofNexa Blue with Silver RoofLucent Orange with Black Roof |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |










