Comparing the Tata Altroz Racer 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 Racer is available at ₹948,999, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Tata Altroz Racer comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 120 PS @ 5500 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 | — | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 19 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 120 PS @ 5500 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Smart-Key Passive Engine Push Start/Stop Button | Electric |
| Torque | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 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 | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1036 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 | Electric power-assisted steering with manual Tilt adjustments | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare interior rearview mirror | Yes |
| Central Locking | Keyless remote entry with speed-sensing auto door lock capabilities | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Climate Control system featuring an integrated "Xpress Cool" rapid drop utility | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 17.78 cm (7-inch) fully digital color driver's instrumentation console display | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Segment-first 3-stage front-row ventilated seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) high-definition touchscreen console utilizing a smooth UI skin with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart proximity key fob access | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Comfort power window operation across front and rear doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated rear-facing cabin cooling ducts | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium full leatherette black upholstery with dual contrast racing stripes and special "Racer" headrest embossing | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Advanced 8-Speaker surround system tuned by HARMAN | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted single-pane electric sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | High-output front and rear Type-A and Type-C fast-charging ports | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Multi-lingual voice recognition assistant controlling media, navigation, and sunroof configurations | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Built-in inductive smartphone wireless charging pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Sporty front and rear bumper profiles featuring specialized dual-tip exposed functional exhaust ends | Yes |
| DRLs | Integrated sharp LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Sleek automatic projector LED headlamps | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable and power-folding side mirrors finished in high-gloss black with integrated side turn blinkers | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Integrated rear window wiper assembly with glass heating defogger grid lines | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | Clear-lens split LED taillight array | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R16 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Electronic hydraulic brake actuation assist. | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Advanced Electronic Stability Control with Electronic Traction Control | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Active Hill Hold Control logic system | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard rear seat safety anchors | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-degree high-definition surround-view parking camera matrix offering a live blind-view display | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse distance sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Intelligent real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Atomic OrangePure GreyAvenue White | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
