Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Harrier 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 Harrier is priced at ₹1,289,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Harrier's 1498 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 170 PS @ 5000 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | — | 16.80 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 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 | 445 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2741mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 26.03 cm (10.24-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 |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| 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 | Outboard rear seat anchors standard |
| 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 display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
