Comparing the BMW M5 and the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is priced at ₹629,989. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the Tata Altroz's 1199 cc, producing 727 bhp (combined system output) and 88 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5 versus 19.33 kmpl for the Tata Altroz. 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 | 12V Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | 1.2L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 5-Speed Manual/AMT, 6-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | 19.33 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 3 |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Manual / Automatic |
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 | 345 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 1,461 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1,036 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 3990 mm, 1755 mm, 1523 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2501 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) | Smart Digital Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless entry with perimeter anti-theft alert systems |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | ClimaTouch Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with specialized 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) | 10.16 cm digital read-out up to a premium 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | UltraView 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart proximity entry with Passive Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with one-shot auto up/down on the driver side |
| Push Start | Yes | Passive Start (PEPS) push button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette theme |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | 8-Speaker Premium Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection available on 'S' designated variants |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front dual ports (including 65W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging outlets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Advanced Voice Assist interpretation supporting direct vehicle controls for climate, audio, and sunroof functionality |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with status display indicators |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated high-intensity LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with built-in cornering light illumination functions |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | Luminate LED Projector Headlamps with automatic auto-on functionality |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding Piano Black side mirrors with integrated LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Equipped with a rear wiper, washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Infinity Connected LED Tail Lamps with end-to-end light signatures |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 185/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS + Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional | — |
| 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° | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Proximity warning radar standard |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Pristine WhitePure GreyRoyal BlueEmber GlowDune Glow |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
