Comparing the BMW i5 and the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 Swift is priced at ₹578,900. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Swift's 1197 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 82 PS @ 5700 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 Maintenance-Free Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Z12E with ISS |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 Petrol CNG: 55 (Water Filling Capacity) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol with CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | — | Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 82 PS @ 5700 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric Start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 112 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 | 265 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1355 - 1425 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 163 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 920 - 990 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | Length 3860 mm Width1735 mm Height 1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | 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 | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Digital 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 SmartPlay Studio |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes (select variants) |
| 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-Speaker Audio System |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs (select variants) |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Halogen Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes (higher variants) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 165/80 R14 (lower variants), 185/65 R15 (higher variants) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | Dual Front Airbags (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes (AMT variants) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes (select variants) |
| 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 | Sizzling RedLuster BlueMagma GreyNovel OrangeSplendid SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackPearl Arctic White with Bluish BlackLuster Blue with Bluish BlackSizzling Red with Bluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
