Comparing the MG Comet EV 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 MG Comet EV is available at ₹699,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the MG Comet EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 41.37 bhp 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 | LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 41.37 bhp | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 17.3 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | AC: ~7 hours (3.3 kW) / DC Fast: Not Supported | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | 230 km - ARAI | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 220 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 885 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 2974 mm / 1505 mm / 1640 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2010 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Not Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch 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 | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 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 | Yes - Front Only | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 2 Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 155/65 R14 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 14-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (Driver & Passenger) | 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 | Candy WhiteStarry BlackAurora SilverApple Green | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
