Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the BMW 5 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available at ₹369,899, while the BMW 5 Series is priced at ₹7,499,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the BMW 5 Series's 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl), producing 50.4 kW@5600 rpm and 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 24.90 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 versus 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series. 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 | Standard 12V car battery | — |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) |
| Drive Type | Front‑Wheel Drive | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) |
| Engine Type | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres | 69 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5‑speed | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 24.90 kmpl | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 / 6 |
| Power | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 214 l | 520 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 740–757 kg | 1790 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi‑digital | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (Memory) |
| Infotainment System | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Manual adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front power windows on most trims | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | Standard halogen combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 145/80 R13 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes - DBC |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
