Comparing the Tata Curvv EV 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 Curvv EV is available at ₹1,699,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. 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 | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | — | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Single-Stage Spur Gear Reduction Automatic Transmission | Single-Speed |
| Power | 123 kW | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electronic | Electric |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 55 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | 7.9 hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| 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 | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | 585 km | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering paddles | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 l | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 186 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1531 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4310, 1810, 1637 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 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 (Active Steering) |
| 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 with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Level 2 ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Lane Keep Assist and Auto Emergency Braking | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way power-adjustable driver’s seat paired with 3-stage front seat ventilation | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| 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 Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Passive keyless request entry via smart proximity fob sensors | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| 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 | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof styled with boundary mood lighting | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| 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 |
| 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 Laserlight Headlamps |
| 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 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) Radial Tubeless tyres | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Advanced i-VBAC | Yes |
| 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 | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
