BMW i5
BMW i5
eDrive40 M Sport
RM 368,800
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BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Dynamic Standard Range
RM 100,530
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BMW i5 vs BYD Dolphin Comparison

Overview: BMW i5 vs Dolphin

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 340 hp 94 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.5/5
6 reviews
4/5
9 reviews
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From The Experts

Things we like

Futuristic-looking cabin

Smooth and silent driving experience

 

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Spacious and feature-rich cabin

Impressive range from both powertrains

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Things we don't like

Rear legroom can be an issue for taller people

Most of the features are part of an optional list

 

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Long term reliability not proven yet

Fit and finish levels at some places

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Dimensions & Capacity

Length 4963 mm 4290 mm
Width 1868 mm 1770 mm
Height 1457 mm 1570 mm
Wheel Base 2975 mm 2700 mm
No Of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Front Tread -- 1530 mm
Rear Tread -- 1530 mm
Ground Clearance -- 130 mm
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Engine Details

Battery Type Lithium-ion BYD Blade Battery
Battery Capacity 83.9 kWh 44.9 kWh
DC Charging (10-80%) In 30 Minutes --
Estimated Fast Charging Time (10-80%) In 30 Minutes --
Estimated Regular Charging Time 8.2 Hours --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Emission 0 g/km 0 g/km
Battery Warranty 8 Years or 160000 km 8 years/160,000 km
Regenerative Braking -- Yes
AC Charging -- (0-100%) In 7.5 Hours
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Electric
Power 340 hp 94 hp
Torque 430 Nm 180 Nm
Acceleration 6 s 12.3 s
Top Speed 193 kmph --
Driving Range 582 km 410 km
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Front Suspension Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box Single Speed Single Speed
Drive Type -- FWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 16 Inch
Tyre Size 245/40 R20 195/60 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R20 R16
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Lane Change Warning, Front Cross Traffic Alert Lane Change Warning, Front Cross Traffic Alert Lane Keeping Support, Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Collision Warning Lane Keeping Support, Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Collision Warning
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning System Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors -- Yes
360 Camera -- Yes
Park Assist -- No
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
Blind Spot monitor -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Trunk Light Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes --
Memory Seats Yes No
Head-Up Display Yes No
Wireless Charger Yes No
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Adaptive Cruise Control -- Yes
Rear Reading Lamp -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 14.9 Inch 14.9 Inch 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 18 18 6 6
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch 5 Inch 5 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes No
Seat Lumbar Support Yes --
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes --
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes --
Rear Window Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Washer No --
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Roof Carrier No --
Roof Rail No --
Rear Spoiler No --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Sun Roof -- No
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Interior

Ambient Light Yes --
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BMW i5 vs BYD Dolphin FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BMW i5 vs BYD Dolphin?

i5 is priced at RM 368,800 and Dolphin is priced at RM 100,530. Hence Dolphin is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BMW i5 vs BYD Dolphin?

The BMW i5 has power of 340 hp with 430 Nm torque and BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque. Thus making i5 the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has more safety features between BMW i5 vs BYD Dolphin?

i5 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Dolphin safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of sefety features than i5, hence BYD Dolphin is more safer than BMW i5.

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Which Car has more comfort features between i5 vs Dolphin?

i5 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Memory Seats, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

Dolphin comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Trunk Light and Follow Me Home Headlamps

The BMW i5 has higher number of comfort features than Dolphin, hence BMW i5 is more comfortable than BYD Dolphin.

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What is i5 vs Dolphin dimension size comparison?

The i5 dimension are 4963 mm length, 1868 mm width, 1457 mm height while the Dolphin Dimensions are 4290 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height. Hence, the i5 is more longer, i5 is more wider and Dolphin is more higher.

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