Comparing the Renault Kwid 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 Renault Kwid is available at ₹466,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Renault Kwid comes with a 799 cc / 999 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 53 bhp @ 5678 rpm (0.8L) / 67 bhp @ 5500 rpm (1.0L) 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 | — | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 799 cc / 999 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 0.8L SCe / 1.0L SCe | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 24.05 kmpl (1.0L MT) / 22.35 kmpl (AMT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 53 bhp @ 5678 rpm (0.8L) / 67 bhp @ 5500 rpm (1.0L) | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Electric |
| Torque | 72 Nm @ 4386 rpm (0.8L) / 91 Nm @ 4250 rpm (1.0L) | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AMT) | 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 | 279 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 184 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 710 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3731 mm / 1579 mm / 1478 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2422 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt 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 | Semi-Digital | 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 | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Front Only (base) / All 4 (top) | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 4 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 (top) | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector 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 | 165/70 R14 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 14-inch Alloy Wheels (top) | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top) | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Ice Cool WhiteFiery RedMoonlight SilverZanskar Blue | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
