Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Punch 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 Punch is priced at ₹564,990. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Punch's 1199 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 87.8 PS @ 6000 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free starter unit |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed Manual/AMT |
| Mileage | — | 20 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 87.8 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic (AMT) |
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 | 366 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1440 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 193 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1000 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3876, 1742, 1615 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2445 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Electric Power Steering with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking with flip key or wearable smart key configurations |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Single-zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with 'Xpress Cool' function |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 4-inch LCD digital driver display cluster up to a 7-inch semi-digital color TFT console on top tiers |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Available standard on mid-to-high trims |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch or an upgraded premium 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Passive smart key proximity sensor with Engine |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side auto-down toggle switch |
| Push Start | Yes | Start/Stop push button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium fabric seats matching variant-specific interior persona layouts |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 6-Speaker Premium Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Primary Type-A media port along with a 12V auxiliary outlet, while the rear console features a high-output fast-charging USB Type-C port |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Standard front and rear bumpers accented with Granite Black rugged lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Halogen Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED side indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Rear Windscreen Smart Wiper, Wash, and Defogger layout equipped |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps with signature geometric styling lines |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard outboard rear seat provisions included |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Available highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyBengal RougeCoorg CloudsCaramelCyantafic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
