NEW DELHI: The BMW i5 Long Wheelbase starts at Rs 79,60,000, while the BMW i5 M60 starts at Rs 1,19,50,000 in BMW India's current model directory. The lower-priced eDrive35L M Sport emphasises rear-cabin space; the M60 xDrive places much more emphasis on performance. Both are fully electric sedans. Price as of 26 October 2026, 23:25 IST.
| Official specification | i5 eDrive35L M Sport LWB | i5 M60 xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting ex-showroom price | Rs 79,60,000 | Rs 1,19,50,000 |
| Published power | 268 hp | 601 hp |
| Manufacturer 0 to 100 km/h claim | 6.7 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Advertised maximum range | 669 km, MIDC | 516 km, WLTP |
| Maximum stated DC charging power | 160 kW | 205 kW |
Shared name, different priorities
The i5 badge does not describe a single body and performance specification. BMW's Indian launch release identifies the Long Wheelbase car as locally produced at its Chennai plant. Its dimensions include a length of 5,175 mm and a wheelbase of 3,105 mm, giving a concrete basis to the emphasis on rear accommodation.
BMW's M60 page gives that car a length of 5,060 mm. It also lists adaptive M suspension Professional and Integral Active Steering among its chassis features. The contrast is consequently more substantial than a change of upholstery or trim lettering: the cars combine different dimensions with a very different performance brief.
The published acceleration claims reflect that distinction. BMW quotes 6.7 seconds from rest to 100 km/h for the eDrive35L and 3.8 seconds for the M60. Those are manufacturer figures rather than independent test results. They nevertheless help explain why the M60's higher starting price cannot be assessed simply as a charge for a different cabin finish.
Why the range figures need separate labels
The Long Wheelbase launch release explicitly attributes its up-to-669 km figure to the MIDC test cycle. The M60 product page attributes its up-to-516 km figure to WLTP. Placing the numbers beside each other without those labels would imply a comparison under the same procedure, which the sources do not support.
No percentage range advantage is calculated here. A meaningful like-for-like assessment would need comparable testing and conditions. BMW also warns that actual range depends on driving style, the route, temperature and use of heating or air conditioning. The headline price comparison is straightforward; the range comparison requires more care.
The LWB's official product page describes a rear-axle air suspension system that adjusts to passenger and luggage loading. It also explains the different recuperation approaches: B mode emphasises energy recovery and one-pedal operation, while D mode can choose between coasting and recuperation according to the driving situation.
Charging speed is a separate part of the comparison
BMW quotes up to 160 kW DC charging for the eDrive35L, with a stated 10 to 80 per cent charging time of 33 minutes. For the M60, its FAQ quotes a maximum of 205 kW and 30 minutes for the same battery-percentage interval. These are published charging claims, not guaranteed durations at every public charger.
The peak power number describes a maximum, rather than a promise that the battery accepts that power throughout a session. A charging-time comparison must therefore retain both the stated percentage interval and the manufacturer's time. Looking only at the higher kilowatt figure would leave out part of the information BMW supplies.
At home, the LWB launch release describes a supplied BMW Wallbox with installation and charging support up to 11 kW. The M60 page separately discusses home charging through a Wallbox or Flexible Fast Charger. This article does not assign a monetary value to those arrangements or assume that installation conditions are identical at every address.
Cabin equipment is not exclusive to the M60
The LWB product page lists BMW Operating System 8.5, a curved display, a Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof and a Bowers & Wilkins sound system. The latter is described with 17 speakers and 655 watts. Its lower price therefore does not mean the cabin has been reduced to basic controls and a plain equipment list.
The M60 page also describes a Bowers & Wilkins system, alongside sports seats and M-specific instrument presentation. These details reinforce the split in character: the Long Wheelbase material concentrates on space and comfort, while the M60 presentation repeatedly returns to its driving hardware and performance.
Both prices remain starting ex-showroom figures, subject to BMW's invoicing terms and statutory exclusions. Related coverage includes our Lexus ES comparison, Volvo EX90 report and Porsche Cayenne Electric report.
Official sources: BMW India prices, i5 LWB product page, i5 M60 product page and i5 LWB technical release.
