Built on BMW’s Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform, the i5 is a midsize luxury sedan. The fully electrified version of the popular 5 Series, the BMW i5, is currently available only in the M60 xDrive EV variant in India. The executive four door sedan from the Bavarian brand directly rivals the Mercedes Benz EQS, while the BMW i5 price in India starts from around ₹1.27 crore, varying based on your city.
The BMW i5 combines a modern design with sporty performance and a high tech cabin with quality materials and fit-finish. The BMW i5 range is up to 516km on the WLTP cycle for the M60 xDrive, while the i5 M60 battery capacity is 81.2kWh.
Key Highlights of BMW i5
- Fully electric 5 Series uses the BMW CLAR platform.
- BMW i5 is only available in M60 xDrive EV variant in India.
- BMW i5 exterior design and proportions are similar to the standard 5 Series.
- The i5 has BMW kidney grille with LED surrounds, double barrel headlamps, flush door handles and sleek taillights.
- BMW i5 M60 gets black ORVMs, side skirts, door pillars, window surrounds, grille finish, bumper trim and roof.
- The i5 M60 gets 20 inch M wheels, M Sport red brake calipers, sporty side skirts, bootlip spoiler and sporty looking bumpers.
- BMW i5 interior has high quality materials and build, a two tone interior theme and driver oriented dashboard.
- The i5 cabin looks upscale and is well built with premium switchgear and gets high end equipment.
- i50 M60 xDrive features active air flaps, adaptive air suspension, rear wheel steering, powered boot and panoramic glass roof.
- The i5 M60 features include puddle lamps, 4 zone climate control, LED ambient lighting, Bowers & Wilkins sound system, BMW Digital Key Plus and BMW Personal Assistant.
- BMW i5 interior gets 12.3 inch driver’s display and 14.9 inch infotainment screen.
- BMW i5 safety features include collision warning, auto emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, blind spot alert, 360 degree camera and multiple airbags.
- BMW i5 M60 gets dual electric motors and all wheel drive.
BMW i5 design and interior
The i5 M60 xDrive shares its overall proportions and silhouette with the ICE-powered 5-Series sedan. Up front, the i5 features BMW’s illuminated kidney grille with the ‘M’ branding. It’s flanked by sweptback LED headlights with signature DRLs, while the wrap-around LEDs at the rear look equally stylish. This being the sporty M60 version gets more aggressive bumpers, side skirts, alloy rims and black trim.
Similarly, the interior of the i5 M60 xDrive isn’t too different to its ICE-powered sibling. The design, therefore, looks sporty yet positively upscale with a generous spattering of high-quality materials and finishes. The driver-centric dashboard and dual-digital displays add to the sportiness, while the comfy seats and well-insulated cabin boost the overall experience. However, the rear seats are best-suited for two adults as legroom is at a premium due to the intrusive rear tunnel. The dual curved displays comprise a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen supporting wireless smartphone connectivity.
