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BMW i5

The fast, imported electric 5 Series: a standard-wheelbase saloon with two motors, 601 PS and all-wheel drive. BMW claims 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and up to 516 km of range on the WLTP test. It suits a driver who wants M-car pace in a quiet electric executive saloon and can charge at home.

₹1.20 croreEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: Not published
Engine: Dual electric motors (all-wheel drive)
Range: 516 km (WLTP)

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At a glance

601 PS and 795 Nm from two motors
0-100 km/h in 3.8 s (claimed)
Up to 516 km range (WLTP)
DC charging at up to 205 kW
Adaptive M suspension and rear-wheel steering
490 litres of boot

Our pick at each price

i5 M60 xDrive₹1.20 crore
It is the only version. Worth it only if you want electric M-level performance; for rear-seat comfort the i5 LWB is roomier and costs about ₹40 lakh less.

Rivals

Mercedes-Benz EQS₹1.30 crore
Mercedes-AMG C 43₹94.05 lakh
Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid₹1.45 – 1.48 crore

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BMW i5 specifications

Claimed range516 km (WLTP)
TransmissionSingle-speed automatic
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeElectric
EngineDual electric motors (all-wheel drive)
Seating capacityNot published

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Engines	Dual electric motors (all-wheel drive)
Gearboxes	Single-speed automatic
Power	601 PS
Torque	795 Nm
Battery	81.2 kWh
Claimed range	516 km (WLTP)
Seats	Not published
Length	5060 mm
Width	Not published
Height	1505 mm
Wheelbase	2995 mm
Ground clearance	Not published
Boot space	490 litres

BMW i5 variants: price and features

Base variant
i5
i5 M60 xDrive
Electric · Automatic · 516 km (WLTP)
₹1.20 croreOn-road price
Key features
- 601 PS dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Adaptive M suspension Professional
- Integral Active Steering
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- 601 PS dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Adaptive M suspension Professional
- Integral Active Steering
- M Sport brakes with red callipers
- Iconic Glow illuminated kidney grille
- 205 kW DC fast charging
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Our verdict on the i5

The i5 M60 is a remarkable piece of engineering: 601 PS, all-wheel drive, adaptive M suspension and rear-wheel steering in a quiet, refined executive saloon. It is also a lot of money at ₹1.20 crore ex-showroom, and it is a shorter, imported car with a less generous rear seat than the locally built i5 LWB, which costs about ₹40 lakh less. Range of up to 516 km on the WLTP test will drop at highway speeds and in summer, and 205 kW fast charging only helps where such chargers exist. Buy it if you drive yourself and want the fastest electric BMW saloon on sale here; if you are driven, the i5 LWB is the smarter purchase.

Good things

Huge, instant performance with all-wheel-drive traction.
Adaptive M suspension and rear-wheel steering make a big car agile.
Fast DC charging capability of up to 205 kW.

Could be better

About ₹40 lakh more than the roomier i5 LWB.
Range drops quickly when the performance is used.
BMW India shows a very limited colour choice online for this model.

BMW i5 colours and photos

Colours on sale

Fire Red metallic

BMW i5: electric M performance in an executive saloon

The i5 M60 xDrive is BMW's performance electric saloon, imported on the standard 5 Series wheelbase. Two motors, one on each axle, make 601 PS and 795 Nm. BMW India claims 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a 230 km/h top speed. The battery's net capacity is 81.2 kWh, and BMW quotes 455-516 km on the WLTP cycle.

Chassis hardware is serious: adaptive M suspension Professional, Integral Active Steering that turns the rear wheels, and M Sport brakes with red callipers. AC charging runs at up to 22 kW and DC at up to 205 kW, which BMW says takes 10-80 per cent in about 30 minutes. The boot holds 490 litres. A full AC charge takes about 4 hours 15 minutes.

i5 M60 or i5 LWB?

The i5 LWB is longer, has far more rear legroom, claims 669 km on the Indian MIDC test (a different, gentler cycle) and costs about ₹40 lakh less. The M60 is much faster and sharper. Choose by whether you sit in the front or the back.

i5 M60 or the petrol-hybrid M5?

The M5 costs about ₹92 lakh more and is a full M car with a V8 plug-in hybrid. The i5 M60 is quieter, cheaper to run and nearly as quick in everyday use, but it is not as focused on a track.

How fast can it charge?

BMW quotes up to 205 kW on DC, with 10-80 per cent in about 30 minutes, and up to 22 kW on AC. Few public chargers in India deliver that much power, so plan for slower top-ups on the road.

i5 vs rivals

Spec	BMW i5₹1.20 crore	Mercedes-Benz EQS₹1.30 crore	Mercedes-AMG C 43₹94.05 lakh	Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid₹1.45 – 1.48 crore	Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB₹82.00 – 96.50 lakh
Body	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Fuel	Electric	Electric	Petrol	Hybrid	Petrol, Diesel
Engines	Dual electric motors (all-wheel drive)	Dual electric motors, all-wheel drive	2.0 turbo petrol, mild hybrid	3.0 six-cylinder turbo petrol plug-in hybrid	2.0 petrol, 2.0 diesel, 3.0 six-cylinder petrol (all mild hybrid)
Power	601 PS	544 HP	408 HP	585 hp (system)	197-381 HP
Gearbox	Single-speed automatic	Automatic	9-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT	9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC)	9-speed automatic
Mileage	516 km (WLTP)	—	—	—	—
Seats	—	5	5	5	5
Boot	490 litres	620 litres	—	370 litres	540 litres
Compare	Viewing	i5 vs EQS	i5 vs Mercedes-AMG C 43	i5 vs Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid	i5 vs E-Class LWB

BMW i5 range

ElectricAutomatic
Claimed range
516 km (WLTP)

BMW i5 on-road price and EMI

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New Delhi₹1.25 crore
Mumbai₹1.25 crore
Bengaluru₹1.25 crore
Chennai₹1.25 crore
Kolkata₹1.25 crore
Bhopal₹1.25 crore

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

i5 EMI

₹2,00,778 a month

On ₹1.20 crore ex-showroom, 20% down (₹23.90 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹24.87 lakh.

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BMW i5 FAQ

What is the price of the BMW i5 in India?

The BMW i5 costs ₹1.20 crore ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the BMW i5 come with?

The BMW i5 is sold with electric power (Dual electric motors (all-wheel drive)).

What is the range of the BMW i5?

The claimed range of the BMW i5 is 516 km (WLTP) from a 81.2 kWh battery.

What is the length of the BMW i5?

The BMW i5 is 5060 mm long and 1505 mm tall, with a 2995 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the BMW i5 have?

The BMW i5 has 490 litres of boot space.

Does the BMW i5 come with an automatic gearbox?

The BMW i5 is offered with single-speed automatic gearboxes.

Which BMW i5 variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.