Comparing the BMW M5 and the Tata Nexon 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 Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 727 bhp (combined system output) and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5 versus 17.44 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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 Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 3 |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
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 | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart proximity entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | Yes | Start/Stop push-button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| Seat Upholstery | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 195/60 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 High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
