Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Mahindra BE 6 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 5 Series is available at ₹7,499,000, while the Mahindra BE 6 is priced at a price on request. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | Lithium-ion Blade (BYD) – 59 kWh or 79 kWh |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | — |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | Single-speed |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | — |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 59 kWh battery 231 hp, 79 kWh battery 282–286 hp |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Start Button |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 59 kWh or 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | AC: 7.2 kW ~8 h; 11.2 kW ~6 h (59 kWh); DC fast (140–180 kW): 20 min (20–80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes |
| Range | — | 535–557 km (59 kWh), 682 km (79 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level regen, single-pedal |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 455 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 1,907 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 4,371 × 1,907 × 1,627 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Tilt & telescopic electric power steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | Twin 12.3″ digital screens |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Twin 12.3″ info + touchscreen with MAIA, Snapdragon, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | — |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | Up to 16‑speaker Harman Kardon Dolby Atmos |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | Panoramic glass roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front & rear USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | Auto LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full LED |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6–7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Desert Myst, Desert Myst Satin, Everest White, Everest White Satin, Firestorm Orange, Tango Red, Deep Forest, Stealth Black. |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
