Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Harrier.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 Harrier.ev is priced at ₹2,149,000. 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) | 65 kWh or 75 kWh LFP |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | RWD or AWD dual-motor |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Electric motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 1-speed |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | RWD: 175 kW |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | AWD: 504 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Single-speed automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 65 kWh or 75 kWh LFP |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | 20–80% in ~25 min (120 kW DC); full AC home charge ~10.7 h (7.2 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | 120 kW DC fast charging |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | Up to 627 km (MIDC) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes (4 levels) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 502 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | — |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | — |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4607 × 2132 × 1740 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt + telescopic |
| 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 | — |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Adaptive cruise control (Level 2 ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Eight-way driver + four-way passenger front seat |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.53″ Neo QLED + Harman + Samsung display |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes (Push-button start) |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes (with front sliding armrest) |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Leatherette (Adventure+ variants and above) |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | JBL Black 10‑speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | 45 W USB‑C charger |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes, multilingual voice recognition |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes, 45 W USB‑C |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Full-width LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front fog lamps (implied) |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically foldable ORVMs with indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED connected tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 18″ alloy (Adventure; 19″ for AWD top trims) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Alloy wheels |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6–7 (variant dependent) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes (Hydraulic Brake Assist) |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes (HHC) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360° camera available |
| 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 | Nainital Nocturne, Pristine White, Empowered Oxide, Pure Grey; Stealth in matte black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
