Comparing the BMW M5 and the Tata Safari 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 Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 727 bhp (combined system output) and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5 versus 16.30 kmpl for the Tata Safari. 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 4 |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 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 | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | — | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS + Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 |
| 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 | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time 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 | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
