Comparing the BMW i5 and the Renault Kwid 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 Renault Kwid is priced at ₹466,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Renault Kwid's 799 cc / 999 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 53 bhp @ 5678 rpm (0.8L) / 67 bhp @ 5500 rpm (1.0L) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 799 cc / 999 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 0.8L SCe / 1.0L SCe |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 28 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | — | 24.05 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 22.35 kmpl (AMT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 53 bhp @ 5678 rpm (0.8L) / 67 bhp @ 5500 rpm (1.0L) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start (top) |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 72 Nm @ 4386 rpm (0.8L) / 91 Nm @ 4250 rpm (1.0L) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic (AMT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
||
| 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 |
||
| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 279 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 184 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 710 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3731 mm / 1579 mm / 1478 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2422 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| 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 | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Semi-Digital |
| 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 | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Front Only (base) / All 4 (top) |
| Push Start | 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 | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
||
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs (top) |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| 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) | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 14-inch Alloy Wheels (top) |
Safety |
||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
||
| Car Image 1 |
|
|
| Car Image 2 |
|
|
| Car Image 3 |
|
|
| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Ice Cool WhiteFiery RedMoonlight SilverZanskar Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
