Comparing the BMW M5 and the Tata Punch EV 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 Punch EV is priced at ₹969,000. 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 | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid-cooled protection |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | — |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | — |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 95 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 154 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) | 40 kWh |
| Charging Time | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) | 5.3 Hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II charging standard interface ports. Does not support high-output V2L/V2V bi-directional architecture |
| Range | 67 km EV range | 468 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | 4-Level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 366 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 3880,1742, 1622 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2445 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on premium specs |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto locks |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with integrated Air Purifier and AQI display |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster on premium trims |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Steering-mounted cruise control setup |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | Height-adjustable driver seat paired with multi-stage front row (driver and co-passenger) seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Touchscreen by HARMAN operating with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart proximity fob keyless vehicle access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electric toggle power windows standard front and rear with driver-side one-shot operation |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity cockpit Engine/Motor Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central fold-out armrest built with dual beverage holders |
| Seat Upholstery | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Premium full fabric on entry models; premium perforated eco-leatherette on top trims |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters multi-channel premium sound setup |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with single-pane toggle control |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | High-output Type-A alongside dual 65W Type-C fast-charging ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual voice assistant platform supporting "Hey Tata", Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | Rugged dual-tone body-colored bumpers with 360-degree lower plastic cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Smart digital connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering activation |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | LED projector automatic headlamps with rain-sensing capabilities |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sequential LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Integrated rear wash wiper with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Functional structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Digital Infinity Glow end-to-end connected LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
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 | Intelligent electronic emergency braking assistance |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive | Advanced Electronic Stability Control platform with Corner Stability Control and Brake Disc Wiping |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated structural anchoring points for rear outer safety seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a dynamic blind-spot view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Fearless YellowGrey OxideCaramelSupernova CopperBengal RougePure GreyPristine White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
