Comparing the BMW i5 and the Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Diesel 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 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Diesel is priced at ₹9,430,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Diesel's 1,999 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 201 bhp @ 3750 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 with Mild Hybrid system |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1,999 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | All-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 2.0L Inline 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 60 litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-speed Automatic |
| Mileage | — | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 201 bhp @ 3750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Push Start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 430 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 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 | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 558 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 251 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1,857 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4,797 mm × 2,032 mm × 1,665 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2,874 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Power-adjustable with memory |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Four-zone automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Pivi Pro touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto |
| 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 | leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Meridian Sound System or 3D Surround Sound |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Multiple |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front and Rear fog lights |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED headlights with DRLs |
| 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) | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Alloys |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 20-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 airbags 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° | Yes |
| 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 | Fuji White, Santorini Black, Carpathian Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
