Comparing the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel 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 Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel is available at a price on request, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel comes with a 2996 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 300 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 | 12V Mild Hybrid Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 2996 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (Ingenium, Mild Hybrid) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60-65 litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel Mild Hybrid | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Automatic | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 13-15 km/l | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Power | 300 bhp | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Start | Electric |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | 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 | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 650 litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 213 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,050 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,803 mm x 1,937 mm x 1,665 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Power Adjustable with Memory | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Four-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Navigation | 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 | Premium Windsor Leather | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Meridian Signature Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Multiple USB Ports | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front and Rear Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Performance Tyres | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | — | Yes |
| Airbags | Multiple | 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 | Santorini Black, Fuji White, Eiger Grey, Portofino Blue, Lantau Bronze, Hakuba Silver, Belgravia Green, Deep Satin Blue | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
