Comparing the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) 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 Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) is available at ₹1,238,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 121 PS @ 6600 rpm 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 | 12 V | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol (naturally aspirated) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 17.8 km/l (ARAI) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 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 | 506 L | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1107 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Analog-digital instrument cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | 2 | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | No | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen projector headlamps | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger (no wiper) | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R15 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
