Comparing the BMW M2 and the BMW i5 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW M2 is available at ₹9,999,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW M2 comes with a 2993 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm and 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Battery | — | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 2993 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with M xDrive optional | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed M Manual / 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 9.8 kmpl (approx) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Power | 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 550 Nm @ 2650-5870 rpm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (M DCT) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
||
| 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 |
||
| Boot Space | 390 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 131 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1640 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4580 mm / 1887 mm / 1392 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2697 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW M Live Cockpit Pro | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Sport seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| 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 | M Leather / Merino Leather | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
||
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific front & rear | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
||
| ABS | Yes - M ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Compound Brakes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM Mode | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
||
| Car Image 1 |
|
|
| Car Image 2 |
|
|
| Car Image 3 |
|
|
| Color Options | Black SapphireM Portimao BlueBrooklyn GreyVelvet Blue | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
