Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Curvv 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 Curvv is priced at ₹969,988. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Curvv's 1199 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 88.2 KW @ 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) | 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 | — | 44 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed Manual |
| Mileage | — | 15 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 88.2 KW @ 5500 RPM |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 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 | 500 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1,710 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1,315 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4308 mm, 1810 mm, 1630 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2560 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | 4-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt and Telescopic adjustments |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with capacitive touch panel adjustments |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Passive Keyless Entry with Smart Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Standard power adjustment and motorized folding functions |
| Power Windows | Yes | All four power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Smart proximity Engine Start/Stop push-button configuration |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents with separate air direction blades |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Equipped centrally with dual cup holder provisions |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium tailored dual-tone burgundy or deep black leatherette styling themes |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with electronic anti-pinch protection |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front dual ports (including a high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C terminal) along with rear Type-A and Type-C charging slots |
| Voice Command | Yes | ulti-lingual smart voice assist interpreting direct vehicle controls for the climate, panoramic sunroof, and audio media |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Sculpted bumpers accented by premium high-gloss black structural lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential directional indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation pathways |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors carrying integrated wide LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Windscreen defogger grid line network included |
| Roof Rails | — | Flush aerodynamic style roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with geometric light animation arrays |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 215/65 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy/Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Advanced Electronic Brake Pre-fill safety architecture |
| 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 High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front and rear parking radar sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Gold EssenceFlame RedPristine WhiteOpera BlueDaytona GreyNitro CrimsonPure GreyCARBON BLACK #DARK |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
