Comparing the Tata Curvv EV and the BMW 5 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Tata Curvv EV is available at ₹1,699,000, while the BMW 5 Series is priced at ₹7,499,000. 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 | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with liquid cooling protection | — |
| Displacement | — | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 69 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Single-Stage Spur Gear Reduction Automatic Transmission | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | — | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 / 6 |
| Power | 123 kW | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) |
| Starter | Electronic | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 55 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | 7.9 hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes, features a CCS-II port supporting up to 70 kW DC Fast Charging, bringing the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes | — |
| Range | 585 km | — |
| Regenerative Braking | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering paddles | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 l | 520 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 186 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1531 kg | 1790 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4310, 1810, 1637 mm | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Electric power steering with Tilt adjustment functionality | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror | Yes |
| Central Locking | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system | Yes |
| Climate Control | Single-zone automatic climate control paired with an integrated Air Purifier system | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional |
| Cruise Control | Level 2 ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Lane Keep Assist and Auto Emergency Braking | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way power-adjustable driver’s seat paired with 3-stage front seat ventilation | Yes - Front (Memory) |
| Infotainment System | Floating 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app integration, plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Passive keyless request entry via smart proximity fob sensors | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Comfort-touch power windows across all 4 doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Engine/Motor Start-Stop cabin button | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning vents | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Central fold-out armrest with twin integrated cupholders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof styled with boundary mood lighting | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) |
| USB Ports | Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant managing sunroof, media, and climate controls | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Cooled inductive smartphone wireless charging pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Bumpers: Dual-tone body-colored bumpers with gloss piano-black lower body cladding | Yes |
| DRLs | Horizon-wide connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED front fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance | Yes |
| Headlight | All-LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic activation | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Integrated rear wiper assembly with a timed heating defogger grid | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Aerodynamic flush-fit roof rails | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-width connected sequential LED taillight arrays | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) Radial Tubeless tyres | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Advanced i-VBAC | Yes - DBC |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated rear outer seat anchor points | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera layout with a dynamic blind-view monitor | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse distance sonar sensors with audible warnings | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Empowered OxidePure GreyPristine WhiteNitro CrimsonVirtual Sunrise | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
