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 ₹629,989, 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 88 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Revotron | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual/AMT, 6-Speed DCA | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 19.33 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / 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 - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 345 L | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,461 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,036 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 | Smart Digital Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote keyless entry with perimeter anti-theft alert systems | Yes |
| Climate Control | ClimaTouch Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with specialized 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 10.16 cm digital read-out up to a premium 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT 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 - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | UltraView 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart proximity entry with Passive Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear power windows with one-shot auto up/down on the driver side | Yes |
| Push Start | Passive Start (PEPS) push button | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette theme | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 8-Speaker Premium Audio Array | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection available on 'S' designated variants | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Front dual ports (including 65W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging outlets | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Advanced Voice Assist interpretation supporting direct vehicle controls for climate, audio, and sunroof functionality | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with status display indicators | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Integrated high-intensity LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED Front Fog Lamps with built-in cornering light illumination functions | Yes |
| Headlight | Luminate LED Projector Headlamps with automatic auto-on functionality | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding Piano Black side mirrors with integrated LED blinkers | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Equipped with a rear wiper, washer jet, and defogger lines | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | Infinity Connected LED Tail Lamps with end-to-end light signatures | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R16 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless Tyres | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | 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 | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Proximity warning radar standard | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Real-time individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pristine WhitePure GreyRoyal BlueEmber GlowDune Glow | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
