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BMW i5

Sedan · EV

601 PS
Power
820 Nm
Torque
516 km
Range · WLTP

Variant

2 variants
Ex-showroom · i5 M60 xDrive ₹1.2 Crore
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • The M60's 601 hp and 3.8 seconds to 100 kph in a car that will still waft your parents to a wedding is a rare combination at any price in India.
  • The 8 year or 1,60,000 km high-voltage cell warranty takes real sting out of the biggest what-if in Indian EV ownership.
  • It is quicker than an M5 was two generations ago, and quiet enough that the Bowers and Wilkins system actually earns its keep crawling through Mumbai.
  • The locally assembled eDrive35L brings a roomier long wheelbase and a 669 km MIDC claimed range for Rs 79.60 lakh, far less than the M60.

Worth knowing

  • Autocar India found the 516 km WLTP claim collapses to roughly 300 km if you use the performance, so the expensive hot rod is also the one you drive gently.
  • The eDrive35L is a single-motor, rear-wheel drive car with 268 PS; all-wheel drive and the big performance stay with the Rs 1.19 crore M60.
  • The M60 costs Rs 1.19 crore, about Rs 43 lakh more than a petrol 5 Series LWB, and the 200 kW chargers it can use are still thin outside the top few cities.

Performance

i5 M60 xDrive
601PS
820Nm
0-100 km/h6.7 sec (eDrive35L M Sport)
Top speed195 km/h (eDrive35L M Sport)…
DriveAWD
GearboxAutomatic

Range & charging

516km
Range · WLTP
0%10%80%100%

160 kW DC: 10-80% in 33 mins (eDrive35L M Sport) · 11 kW AC Wallbox, full charge time not…

Range of every version

Safety

5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023

Adult35.6 / 40
Child42 / 49
Up to 8 airbags Level 2+ ADAS 360-degree camera Tyre pressure monitor Stability control ISOFIX

Space

Boot490 L
Seats
Ground clearance154 mm

Price

i5 M60 xDrive
₹1.2 Crore
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹1.2 Crore
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹2.01 Lakh / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cabin & tech

BMW i5, interior
  • TouchscreenBMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Control Display with BMW…
  • Driver display12.3-inch Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display with…
  • AudioBowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System
  • SunroofPanorama Fixed Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' extending to rear…
  • Front seatsComfort Front Seats in Veganza

Photos

12 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 14 colours

Dimensions

2,995 mm5,060 mm1,515 mm
Length5,060 mm
Width1,900 mm
Height1,515 mm
Wheelbase2,995 mm
Kerb weight2,380 kg (M60 xDrive)

The Spec'd real-world audit

Highway Mileage / Range
Claimed: 669 km MIDC (eDrive35L M Sport) / 516 km WLTP (M60 xDrive)
Charging Time
160 kW DC fast charging, 10 to 80 percent in about 33 minutes, 11 kW AC wallbox with full charge time not published (eDrive35L M Sport) / 205 kW DC fast charging, 10 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes, AC charging 0-100 percent in about 4.15 hours (M60 xDrive)
Warranty
2 years unlimited km, high-voltage battery 8 years or 1,60,000 km
Safety
5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023
Up to 8 airbags · Level 2+ ADAS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Trim M60 xDrive / eDrive35L M Sport (LWB, locally made at BMW's Chennai plant; the standard-wheelbase eDrive40 is not sold in India)
Body Type Executive Luxury Electric Sedan
Seating Capacity 5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement Single Rear Motor (eDrive35L M Sport: 268 PS / 410 Nm) / Dual Motors (M60 xDrive: 442 kW / 601 PS & 820 Nm)
Peak Power 268 PS (264 bhp) on eDrive35L M Sport / 442 kW (601 PS) on M60 xDrive
Peak Torque (Nm) 410 Nm (eDrive35L M Sport) / 820 Nm (M60 xDrive in M Sport Boost / Launch Control)
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on eDrive35L M Sport / xDrive Electric All-Wheel Drive (AWD) on M60 xDrive
Battery Pack Capacity 81.6 kWh on eDrive35L M Sport / 81.2 kWh Usable (83.9 kWh Gross) on M60 xDrive
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating NMC Lithium-Ion (400V Architecture, IP67 Waterproof, 0.23 Cd drag coefficient)
Top Speed 195 km/h (eDrive35L M Sport) / 230 km/h (M60 xDrive)
0-100 km/h (sec) 6.7 sec (eDrive35L M Sport) / 3.8 sec (M60 xDrive)

Range & Charging

Claimed Range 669 km (eDrive35L M Sport, MIDC) / 516 km (M60 xDrive, WLTP)
Real-World Range Estimate (km) 460-500 km (Real-World Range)
AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW) 11 kW AC Wallbox, full charge time not published (eDrive35L M Sport) / 11 kW AC: 0-100% in 8.25 hours, Optional 22 kW AC: 0-100% in 4h 15m (M60 xDrive)
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW) 160 kW DC: 10-80% in 33 mins (eDrive35L M Sport) / 205 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 30 mins, 156 km added in 10 mins (M60 xDrive)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support No
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive Adaptive Predictive Energy Recuperation using AI Navigation & Sensor Data (up to 195 kW regen)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter M Sport Brakes: 348 mm Ventilated Discs with 4-Piston Calipers (395 mm on M60 with Red M Calipers)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Ventilated Discs: 345 mm with Single-Piston Calipers (370 mm on M60)
Front Suspension Adaptive M Suspension Professional with Double-Wishbone Front Axle, Electronically Controlled Dampers & Active Roll Stabilization (M60)
Rear Suspension Adaptive M Suspension Professional Five-Link Axle with Rear Air Suspension & Integral Active Steering (All-Wheel Steering up to 2.5°)
Wheel Type & Size 19-inch / 20-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Style 936 M / 940 M Bicolour)
Tyre Size Front: 245/40 R20, Rear: 275/35 R20 Pirelli P Zero
Spare Wheel Type Space Saver Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm) 5,060 mm (M60 xDrive) / 5,175 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB)
Width (mm) 1,900 mm (M60 xDrive) / 2,156 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB, measurement basis not confirmed as body-only or with mirrors)
Height (mm) 1,515 mm (M60 xDrive) / 1,520 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB)
Wheelbase (mm) 2,995 mm (M60 xDrive) / 3,105 mm (eDrive35L M Sport, LWB)
Ground Clearance (mm) 154 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 2,380 kg (M60 xDrive); eDrive35L M Sport kerb weight not published yet
Boot Space (Litres) 490 Litres
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres) 0 Litres (No Frunk)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating 5 stars, Euro NCAP (2023). Adult occupant 35.6/40, child occupant 42/49. The rating covers the i5 M60; the long-wheelbase i5 eDrive35L has not been tested.
Airbags Count & Configuration 6 Airbags Standard, Dual front, side thorax, full curtain (M60 xDrive) / 8 Airbags (eDrive35L M Sport, per CarWale, itemised breakdown not published)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, ARB Slip Control, M xDrive on M60, Launch Control)
ADAS Level & Key Features Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control Assistant, Active Lane Change with Eye Activation, Highway Assistant)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist Parking Assistant Professional with 360-Degree Surround View, Remote Parking via Smartphone (up to 200m) & Maneuver Assistant
TPMS Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout)
ISOFIX Mounts Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Control Display with BMW Operating System 8.5, In-Car Gaming (AirConsole) & Video Streaming
Digital Instrument Cluster Size 12.3-inch Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display with Augmented Reality Navigation & Head-Up Display
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates BMW Interaction Bar with Dynamic Ambient Lighting, My BMW App with Digital Key Plus, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (18 speakers 655W with illuminated stainless steel grilles) + BMW IconicSounds Electric
Sunroof Type Panorama Fixed Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' extending to rear cabin
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats Comfort Front Seats in Veganza / Merino Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Active Ventilation & 2-Way Lumbar
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump) 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard & Nanoparticle Filter
Wireless Phone Charger Yes (Dual Wireless Smartphone Charging Trays)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights Adaptive LED Headlights with Matrix Function, Blue Accents & Illuminated BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar) Full LED Flat L-Shaped Taillights with Horizontal Chrome Inlay
Fog Lamps & DRLs Illuminated BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille & Welcome Light Carpet

Source Notes / Discrepancies

Source Notes / Discrepancies G60 8th-Gen electric 5 Series with 601 PS M60 xDrive, BMW Interaction Bar, in-car AirConsole gaming, and active eye-activated lane change. Sourced from BMW India and Autocar India.

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Colours Available Mineral White, Carbon Black, Brooklyn Grey, Oxide Grey, Cape York Green, Tanzanite Blue, Frozen Pure Grey
Charging Port Type Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter)
Standard Vehicle Warranty 2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5 Years)
Battery & Motor Warranty 8 Years / 1,60,000 km
Service Interval Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 15,000 km)

Every variant

2 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Best valueAutomatic · AWD₹1.2 Crore
Automatic · RWD₹79.6 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax, insurance, and mandatory accessories for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

BMW i5: quick answers

BMW i5 price in India starts at ₹79.6 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹80.11 Lakh on-road in Mumbai. Our pick for value is the i5 M60 xDrive.

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What is the on-road price of the BMW i5?

For the i5 eDrive35L M Sport, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹80.11 Lakh in Mumbai, with road tax, insurance and FASTag included. Elsewhere: Pune ₹80.11 Lakh, New Delhi ₹80.11 Lakh, Chennai ₹80.19 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹80.22 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹88.14 Lakh.

Which BMW i5 version is the best value?

Our pick is the i5 M60 xDrive, at ₹1.2 Crore ex-showroom. Over the version below it, it adds Dual-motor AWD performance flagship on the standard (shorter) wheelbase; the eDrive35L M Sport is the more affordable, locally-made long-wheelbase version.

What is the range of the BMW i5?

Between 516 km and 669 km on a full charge, depending on the version. These are claimed figures; real-world range is usually lower. See the range of every version

What is the BMW i5's crash test rating?

5 stars from Euro NCAP, tested in 2023. It comes with up to 8 airbags and Level 2+ ADAS.

What are the BMW i5's main rivals?

The Mercedes-Benz EQS, BYD Seal and Lexus ES 350h. See it side by side with the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

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