Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Curvv 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 Curvv EV is priced at ₹1,699,000. 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) | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with liquid cooling protection |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 1-Speed Single-Stage Spur Gear Reduction Automatic Transmission |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 123 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 215 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | 7.9 hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Yes, features a CCS-II port supporting up to 70 kW DC Fast Charging, bringing the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 585 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering paddles |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 500 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1960 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 186 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1531 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4310, 1810, 1637 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2560 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Electric power steering with Tilt adjustment functionality |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Single-zone automatic climate control paired with an integrated Air Purifier system |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Level 2 ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Lane Keep Assist and Auto Emergency Braking |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | 6-Way power-adjustable driver’s seat paired with 3-stage front seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Floating 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app integration, plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Passive keyless request entry via smart proximity fob sensors |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort-touch power windows across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Engine/Motor Start-Stop cabin button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central fold-out armrest with twin integrated cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof styled with boundary mood lighting |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant managing sunroof, media, and climate controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Bumpers: Dual-tone body-colored bumpers with gloss piano-black lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon-wide connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED front fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | All-LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic activation |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Integrated rear wiper assembly with a timed heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Aerodynamic flush-fit roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width connected sequential LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) Radial Tubeless tyres |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Advanced i-VBAC |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated rear outer seat anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera layout with a dynamic blind-view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Reverse distance sonar sensors with audible warnings |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | 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 | Empowered OxidePure GreyPristine WhiteNitro CrimsonVirtual Sunrise |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
