Comparing the Tata Altroz and the BMW M5 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 M5 is priced at ₹18,999,000. On the engine front, the Tata Altroz comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the BMW M5's 4395 cc, producing 88 PS @ 6000 rpm and 727 bhp (combined system output) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.33 kmpl for the Tata Altroz versus 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5. 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 | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 4395 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | M xDrive AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Revotron | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol + PHEV |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual/AMT, 6-Speed DCA | 8-Speed M Steptronic |
| Mileage | 19.33 kmpl | 10.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 8 |
| Power | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm | 727 bhp (combined system output) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm | 1000 Nm (combined) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) |
| Charging Time | — | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) |
| Range | — | 67 km EV range |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 345 L | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,461 kg | 3050 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 128 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,036 kg | 2440 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm, 1755 mm, 1523 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 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 (M Integral 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 |
| 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 Curved Display (M-specific) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating |
| 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 BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart proximity entry with Passive Entry | Yes - Comfort Access |
| 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 | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara |
| Sound System | 8-Speaker Premium Audio Array | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection available on 'S' designated variants | Glass 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 - M-specific wide body |
| 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 | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding Piano Black side mirrors with integrated LED blinkers | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Equipped with a rear wiper, washer jet, and defogger lines | Defogger Only |
| Tail Lamp Type | Infinity Connected LED Tail Lamps with end-to-end light signatures | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R16 | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless Tyres | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS + Track mode |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive |
| 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 | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.8 |










