BMW 5 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Alto

Last Updated: November 1, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Alto price starts at Rs. 5.13 Lakh, which is Rs. 71.87 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs. 77.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 5 Series offers a claimed 15.7 kmpl, while the Alto 800 delivers 31.59 Km/Kg. On the performance front, the 5 Series uses a 1998cc engine producing 255bhp@4500rpm and the Alto 800 a 796cc engine producing 40.36bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the 5 Series and Alto 800, the Alto 800 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 5 Series stands out for performance.

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5 Series vs Alto 800 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 5 SeriesMaruti Suzuki Alto
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.00 LakhRs. 5.13 Lakh
Mileage 15.7 kmpl31.59 Km/Kg
Engine 1998 cc796 cc
Max power 255bhp@4500rpm40.36bhp@6000rpm

5 Series vs Alto 800 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 5 Series 530LiMaruti Suzuki Alto 800 LXI Opt S-CNG
Rating
13 reviews
829 reviews
Brand Name BMW Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.13 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 796 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 255bhp@4500rpm 40.36bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox Not Available 5-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
BMW 5 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol CNG
Mileage (ARAI) 15.7 Kmpl 31.59 Km/Kg
Tyre Size Not Available 145/80 R12
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 1,48,953 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance 5 Series Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
F8D
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
796 cc
Max Power
255bhp@4500rpm
40.36bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1600rpm
60Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
Not Available
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
850 Kg
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
CNG
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
15.7 Kmpl
31.59 Km/Kg
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Petrol
Secondary Fuel Capacity
Not Available
35 Liters

Suspension Front
Not Available
Mac Pherson Strut
Suspension Rear
Not Available
3-Link Rigid Axle Suspensio
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Power
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.6
Tyre Size
Not Available
145/80 R12
Wheel Size
Not Available
12
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless Tyres

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Dual-Tone interiors,B & C Pillar Upper Trims,C Pillar Lower Trim (Molded,Seat Upholstery(Fabric+Vinyl),Silver Accent Inside Door Handles,Silver Accent on Steering Wheel,Silver Accent on Louvers
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
500 Litres
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
4
5

Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Wheel Covers(Full)
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
5165*2156*1518 mm3
3445*1515*1475 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
2360 mm
No. Of Doors
4
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Assist Grips (Co - Dr. + Rear),Digital Clock (In Speedometer Display,Sun Visor(Dr.+Co Dr),RR Seat Head Rest - Integrated Type,Remote Fuel Lid Opener,Front Door Trim Map Pocket (Dr.),Front Door Trim Map Pocket (Passenger),Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Collapsible
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
No
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
2
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
RR Seat belt ELR Type,High-Mounted Stop Lamp,Front Wiper & Washer(2 Speed+Intermittent)
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Alto
  • Now all variants have dual airbags as an option
  • Future ready BS6 compliant engine
  • You just can't beat the Maruti service network.
Maruti Suzuki Alto
  • Still no touchscreen infotainment system
  • No AMT option
  • Base variant misses essentials like power steering and air conditioning.
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Recently Asked User Questions

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BMW 5 Series Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto FAQs

Which car is best between BMW 5 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Alto?
On the basis of comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW 5 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Alto?
The Maruti Suzuki Alto is cheaper than BMW 5 Series by ₹71.87 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 5 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Alto?
The Maruti Suzuki Alto delivers better mileage 31.59 Km/Kg.
Which car offers better performance BMW 5 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Alto?
For the 530Li version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255bhp@4500rpm of power and 400Nm@1600rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXI Opt S-CNG version, 796 cc CNG engine of Alto 800 produces 40.36bhp@6000rpm of power and 60Nm@3500rpm of torque

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