BMW i5 LWB FAQs

The price of the BMW i5 LWB is expected to be around RS 90 lakh to Rs 1 crore (ex-showroom)

The BMW i5 LWB gets a longer wheelbase than the standard i5 M60 sold here, but is expected to come in standard guise with lower power. 

Yes, the India-spec BMW i5 LWB is based on the China spec i5 sold in long wheelbase form already, but BMW is bring changes to the India-spec model

The BMW i5 LWB will come with a higher ground clearance and reworked chassis to suit local driving conditions.

The BMW i5 will slot above the current 530Li but below the sportier i5 M60 within the 5 Series line-up.

The BMW i5 LWB will be an electric alternative to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. 

The BMW i5 LWB is expected to come with the eDrive40L variant.

The BMW i5 eDrive40L is powered by a 97kWh battery pack that comes with a rear axle mounted motor, making it a RWD model.

The 97kWh battery back of the BMW i5 LWB produces 340hp and 430Nm of torque.

In eDrive40L guise, the China-spec BMW i5 LWB gets a claimed range of 713km, but the India-spec model is expected to be lower.