Comparing the BMW i5 and the Tata Tigor 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 Tigor 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) | 26 kWh High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry utilizing Ziptron 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) | 170 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 26 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | 59 minutes (SOC 10% to 80% from DC Fast Charge) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | CCS-II charging standard nose ports |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 315 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | 4-Level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via dashboard selectors |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 316 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1590 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 172 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1235 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3993 mm,1677 mm,1532 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Electrically power-assisted steering with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night adjustable inner rearview mirror layout |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking with speed-dependent auto latching |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) standard across variants |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Crisp digital instrument console display with EV blue accents |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Integrated cruise control tracking buttons on the steering wheel |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Height-adjustable driver seat with manual recline angles |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 17.78 cm (7-inch) Touchscreen Infotainment unit by HARMAN featuring wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart proximity fob key access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electric power window controls standard across front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity cockpit Engine/Motor Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Fold-out rear seat center armrest included starting from the XT variant trim |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium full fabric seating surfaces on standard trims; premium leatherette seating options on higher trims |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 4 Speakers and 4 Tweeters sonic configuration by HARMAN |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front-mounted USB data charging port |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual voice assistant integration handling baseline media commands |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated body-colored bumpers with localized signature teal blue trim highlights |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Bumper-integrated horizontal LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front fog lamps integrated into the front bumper assembly |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Dual-chamber automatic projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and power-folding Outside Rear View Mirrors finished in contrast piano black with built-in side turn blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Skips rear wiper; features an integrated glass heating defogger grid |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Crystal Inspired LED tail lamp |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 standard front safety Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Baseline hydraulic brake assistant matrix |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control logic |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard rear seat structural safety anchors |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Reverse parking camera array with guided dynamic lines display. |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance 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 | Signature Teal BlueDaytona GreyMagnetic Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
