Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Tiago 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 Tiago EV is priced at ₹698,998. 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 utilizing liquid-cooled IP67 weather-sealing |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 1-Speed Single-Stage Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 55 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 114 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | 10% to 80% of charge in exactly 35 minutes |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Uses universal CCS-II charging standard interface ports |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 285 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via dash toggles or wheel inputs |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1560 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 166 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3825, 1684, 1562 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2400 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Electrically power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto closure |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) standard across variants with single-zone mapping |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Fully digital crisp instrument console display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level speed toggles |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Height-adjustable driver seat with manual recline |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) free-floating high-definition touchscreen by HARMAN featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart proximity fob vehicle entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort power window operation across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated rear-facing cabin ventilation ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium full fabric on baseline trims; premium light leatherette upholstery configurations on top tiers |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Multi-channel setup comprising up to 4 Speakers and 4 Tweeters by HARMAN. |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | High-output Type-A alongside Type-C fast-charging ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual voice recognition covering climate control adjustment and media commands |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone body-colored front and rear bumper panels |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps with localized cornering utility |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED projector headlamps with automatic dusk sensors |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in high-gloss black with built-in turning signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Integrated rear window wiper assembly with heating element defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional stylized roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Futuristic connected LED taillight array across the rear tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 175/65 R14 |
| 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 | Electronic hydraulic brake actuation assist |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist safety logic |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard rear seat safety hooks |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a live blind-view monitor display |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse distance proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Dehradun DewSobo SurgePangong PulsePure GreyPristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
