Comparing the Tata Nexon 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 Nexon is available at ₹800,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Tata Nexon comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 118 bhp (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 | 12V | 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 L Turbocharged Revotron petrol engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5- or 6-speed Manual / 6-speed AMT / 7-speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 17.4 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 118 bhp (PS) @ 5500 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electric start | Electric |
| Torque | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / AMT / DCT | 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 | 382 L | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 208 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1295 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1804 mm × 1620 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2498 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Digital / Semi-digital | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25" touchscreen by Harman | 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 | Fabric | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Up to 8-speaker Harman system | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Yes | 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 | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector + LED DRLs | 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 signature | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/60 R16 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 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 | Daytona Grey, Grassland Beige, Flame Red, Carbon Black, Ocean Blue | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
