Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Altroz Racer 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 Racer is priced at ₹948,999. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Altroz Racer's 1199 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 120 PS @ 5500 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) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | — | 19 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 120 PS @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Smart-Key Passive Engine Push Start/Stop Button |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual |
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 | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1036 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) | Electric power-assisted steering with manual Tilt adjustments |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night anti-glare interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | Keyless remote entry with speed-sensing auto door lock capabilities |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Fully Automatic Climate Control system featuring an integrated "Xpress Cool" rapid drop utility |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 17.78 cm (7-inch) fully digital color driver's instrumentation console display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Segment-first 3-stage front-row ventilated seats |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) high-definition touchscreen console utilizing a smooth UI skin with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart proximity key fob access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort power window operation across front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated rear-facing cabin cooling ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium full leatherette black upholstery with dual contrast racing stripes and special "Racer" headrest embossing |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Advanced 8-Speaker surround system tuned by HARMAN |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted single-pane electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | High-output front and rear Type-A and Type-C fast-charging ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual voice recognition assistant controlling media, navigation, and sunroof configurations |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Built-in inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Sporty front and rear bumper profiles featuring specialized dual-tip exposed functional exhaust ends |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated sharp LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front fog lamps |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Sleek automatic projector LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and power-folding side mirrors finished in high-gloss black with integrated side turn blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Integrated rear window wiper assembly with glass heating defogger grid lines |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Clear-lens split LED taillight array |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 185/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic hydraulic brake actuation assist. |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Advanced Electronic Stability Control with Electronic Traction Control |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Hold Control logic system |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard rear seat safety anchors |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-degree high-definition surround-view parking camera matrix offering a live blind-view display |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Intelligent real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Atomic OrangePure GreyAvenue White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
