Comparing the MG ZS 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 ZS EV is available at ₹1,898,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the MG ZS EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 174 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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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 50.3 kWh LFP Battery (IP67) | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | 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 | 174 bhp | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 50.3 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8.5 hours | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - CCS2 DC (50 kW) | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | 461 km - ARAI | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 448 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 161 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1600 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4314 mm / 1809 mm / 1644 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2585 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | 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 | 10.25-inch Digital 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 | 10.1-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 | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | 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 Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/55 R17 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 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 - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackAurora SilverCandy WhiteGlaze Red | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
