Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Nexon 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 Nexon is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 118 bhp (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) | 12V |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2 L Turbocharged Revotron petrol engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 44 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5- or 6-speed Manual / 6-speed AMT / 7-speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 17.4 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 118 bhp (PS) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / AMT / DCT |
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 | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1295 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3995 mm × 1804 mm × 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| 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 | Digital / Semi-digital |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25" touchscreen by Harman |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Up to 8-speaker Harman system |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Yes |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Projector + LED DRLs |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED signature |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| 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 | Daytona Grey, Grassland Beige, Flame Red, Carbon Black, Ocean Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
