Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Altroz EV 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 EV is priced at ₹1,200,000. 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) | 28 kWh |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | — |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 75 PS |
| Starter | Electric | Electric motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 170 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Single-speed automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 28 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | AC Charger (22 kW): Approximately 8 hours, DC Fast Charger: Approximately 60 minutes (0–80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Yes |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 306 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 345 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | — |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3988 mm × 1754 mm × 1505 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2501 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | 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 | 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 | 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | — |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | — |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | — |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | — |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | — |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | — |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 |
| 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 |
| 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 | White, Red, Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
