Comparing the BMW i5 and the MG Hector 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 MG Hector is priced at ₹1,464,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the MG Hector's 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel), producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) 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) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel / 1.5L Turbo Petrol CNG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Petrol) / 350 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / DCT |
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 | 587 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 192 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1584 kg (Diesel) |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2750 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| 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 | 14-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Infinity Sound System - 6 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - Hey MG |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 215/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
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 - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| 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 | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
