Comparing the BMW M5 and the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) 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 Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) is priced at ₹1,238,000. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual)'s 1498 cc, producing 727 bhp (combined system output) and 121 PS @ 6600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5 versus 17.8 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual). 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 | 12 V |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | FWD |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol (naturally aspirated) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 6-speed |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | 17.8 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 4 |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Manual |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) | — |
| Charging Time | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) | — |
| Range | 67 km EV range | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 506 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1107 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) | Analog-digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | 2 |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | No |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | Halogen projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Rear defogger (no wiper) |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 185/60 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS + Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |








