Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Maruti Suzuki Celerio is available at ₹469,899, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 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 standard automotive battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 26 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric starter system | Electric |
| Torque | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift | 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 | 313 l | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1260 – 1320 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 810 – 915 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Available on select trims | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and rear power windows | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes on Higher trims | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Supported via SmartPlay system | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen reflector headlamps | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on selected items | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | Droplet Styled | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Standard ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Standard EBD | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard ESP | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available (especially with AMT) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher trims | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
