Comparing the Citroen eC3 X and the BMW i5 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen eC3 X is available at ₹1,199,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 X comes with a N/A (Electric Vehicle) unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 57 HP (42.5 kW) and 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) respectively. 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 | — | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric Vehicle) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | — | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 325 km (MIDC claimed range) | — |
| Power | 57 HP (42.5 kW) | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | — | Electric |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Single-Speed Automatic (Direct Drive) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 29.2 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | — | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,230 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length Width Height | 3,981 × 1,733 × 1,593 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | No — Fixed | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | — | Yes |
| Climate Control | Yes — Manual AC | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | — | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Free-standing Touchscreen | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | No | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable Orvms | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear Ac Vents | No | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | — | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | JBL 6-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| Usb Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | No | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (Shine variant) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body Colored Bumpers | — | Yes |
| Drls | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector LED | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| Orvms With Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Dual-tone Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| Abs | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| Ebd | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program Esp | No | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top variant) | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Tpms Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhitePlatinum GreyCobalt BlueTiger Orange | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
