Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 Swift is available at ₹578,900, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Swift comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 82 PS @ 5700 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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| Battery | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | Z12E with ISS | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Petrol CNG: 55 (Water Filling Capacity) | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol with CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 82 PS @ 5700 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric Start | Electric |
| Torque | 112 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 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 | 265 l | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1355 - 1425 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 - 990 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | Length 3860 mm Width1735 mm Height 1520 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Digital Display | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen SmartPlay Studio | 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 (select variants) | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker Audio System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs (select variants) | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes (higher variants) | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Combination Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/80 R14 (lower variants), 185/65 R15 (higher variants) | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual Front Airbags (Standard) | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (select variants) | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Sizzling RedLuster BlueMagma GreyNovel OrangeSplendid SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackPearl Arctic White with Bluish BlackLuster Blue with Bluish BlackSizzling Red with Bluish Black | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
