Comparing the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is available at ₹689,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Tata Altroz comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 86 PS @ 6000 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 | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Revotron Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed DCA | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 18 – 19 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 86 PS @ 6000 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / DCA | 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 | 345 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1036–1150 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm × 1755 mm × 1523 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2501 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual / Fully Automatic | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Semi-Digital | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen by Harman | 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 | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric / Premium Leatherette | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 4 to 8 Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Yes | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Front + Rear | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector / LED | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically Adjustable / Foldable | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/80 R14, 185/60 R16 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Standard, up to 6 | 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 | Arcade Grey, Avenue White, Downtown Red, Opera Blue, Harbour Blue, High Street Gold, Cosmo Dark | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
