Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Nexon 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 Nexon EV is priced at ₹1,249,000. 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 IP67 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 AC Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 106 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 | 45 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | 6 hrs 36 min (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | CCS-II port that hooks up to 60 kW DC Fast Chargers, filling the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 489 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 350 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1400 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3995, 1802, 1625 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with Tilt adjustment functionality |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on higher specs |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system with impact-sensing auto unlock |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic climate control paired with a single-zone front-row cooling system |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 26.00 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level adjustments |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | 6-Way manually adjustable front seats with 3-stage driver & co-passenger seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Passive keyless entry via smart proximity fob sensors |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Standard electrically adjustable mirrors with auto-folding convenience |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort touch-toggle power windows across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Motor Start-Stop cabin button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central fold-out armrest with integrated dual cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery on top-tier trims |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer on flagship variants |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof styled with remote open/close functionality |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | High-output Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual voice assistant managing sunroof, media, navigation, and climate controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone body-colored bumpers with rugged lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Full-width connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic rain-sensing and cornering lights |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in piano black with integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Integrated rear wash wiper assembly with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Sporty aerodynamic roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width X-factor connected sequential LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Intelligent electronic brake actuation control |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| 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 proximity 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 | OxidePure GreyOcean BluePristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
