Comparing the BMW i5 and the Volvo EC40 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 Volvo EC40 is priced at ₹5,699,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Volvo EC40's N/A (Electric), producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 402 bhp (Twin Motor AWD) 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) | 82 kWh NMC Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | AWD (Twin Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Front + Rear) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 402 bhp (Twin Motor AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 670 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | DC Fast: ~28 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Yes - DC (150 kW) |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 590 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes - One-Pedal Drive |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 452 Litres + 31 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2680 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 154 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 2185 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4440 mm / 1873 mm / 1596 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2702 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 12.3-inch Digital Driver Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes - Pilot Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch Central Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| 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 | Leather / Microfibre Blend |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Harman Kardon Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED Headlamps (Thor's Hammer) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - DSTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| 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 | Crystal WhiteSand DuneOnyx BlackVapour GreyDenim Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
