Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 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 Fronx is available at ₹684,998, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx comes with a 1197 cc (1.2L) unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 73.6 kW@5500rpm 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 | 12V | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (1.2L) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 1.2 L K-Series (Petrol) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol+CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT, 5-Speed AMT, 6-Speed AT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (1.2L) / 3 (1.0L Turbo) | — |
| Power | 73.6 kW@5500rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 147.6@2000 | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 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 | 308 litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 965–1060 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | Length: 3995 mm • Width: 1765 mm • Height: 1550 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Analog with MID / Digital (variant-wise) | 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 | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen | 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 |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes (select variants) | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette (variant-wise) | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 6-speaker premium audio | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | — | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED (higher variants) | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/60 R16 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 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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| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
