Comparing the BMW M5 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 M5 is available at ₹18,999,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 727 bhp (combined system output) 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.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | — |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | 67 km EV range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | 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 Curved Display (M-specific) | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display 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 Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| 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 - M-specific wide body | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | 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 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS + Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| 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 |
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| Color Options | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
