Comparing the Tata Harrier 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 Harrier EV is available at ₹2,149,000, 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 | 65 kWh / 75 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | — | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | — | Single-Speed |
| Power | 235 bhp (175 kW) / 390 bhp (291 kW) | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 315 Nm / 504 Nm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Single-speed Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 65 kWh / 75 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | AC: 9.3 hrs (3.3 kW charger), DC: 25 mins (20–80%) (120 kW charger) | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | AC: 9.3 hrs (3.3 kW charger), DC: 25 mins (20–80%) (120 kW charger | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | 538 km (65 kWh) / 622 km (75 kWh) | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 502 L | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | — | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | — | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4607 mm × 2132 mm × 1740 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2741 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote Central Locking | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Driver Seat Only | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 14.53-inch Neo QLED Touchscreen | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 10 JBL Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/55 R18 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Low Rolling Resistance | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Driver, Passenger, Side, Curtain | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth Black, Pristine White, Pure Grey, Nainital Nocturne, Empowered Oxide | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
