Comparing the Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE 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 Dynamic SE Diesel is available at ₹9,430,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Diesel comes with a 1,999 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 201 bhp @ 3750 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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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12V with Mild Hybrid system | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1,999 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Automatic | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 201 bhp @ 3750 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Start | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 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 | 558 litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 251 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,857 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,797 mm × 2,032 mm × 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 |
| 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 | Yes | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | Pivi Pro touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | 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 | leather | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Meridian Sound System or 3D Surround Sound | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Multiple | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front and Rear fog lights | Yes |
| Headlight | LED headlights with DRLs | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Alloys | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch alloy wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | 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 (Front & rear) | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fuji White, Santorini Black, Carpathian Grey | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |








