Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is priced at ₹629,989. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Altroz's 1199 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 88 PS @ 6000 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed Manual/AMT, 6-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | — | 19.33 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 115 Nm @ 3250 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 | 345 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1,461 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1,036 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3990 mm, 1755 mm, 1523 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2501 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Smart Digital Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless entry with perimeter anti-theft alert systems |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | ClimaTouch Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with specialized 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 10.16 cm digital read-out up to a premium 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT digital instrument 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 | UltraView 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart proximity entry with Passive Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with one-shot auto up/down on the driver side |
| Push Start | Yes | Passive Start (PEPS) push button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette theme |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 8-Speaker Premium Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection available on 'S' designated variants |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front dual ports (including 65W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging outlets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Advanced Voice Assist interpretation supporting direct vehicle controls for climate, audio, and sunroof functionality |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with status display indicators |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated high-intensity LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with built-in cornering light illumination functions |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Luminate LED Projector Headlamps with automatic auto-on functionality |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding Piano Black side mirrors with integrated LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Equipped with a rear wiper, washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Infinity Connected LED Tail Lamps with end-to-end light signatures |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 185/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | 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° | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Proximity warning radar standard |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Pristine WhitePure GreyRoyal BlueEmber GlowDune Glow |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
