Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Mahindra Bolero 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 Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the BMW 5 Series comes with a 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series versus 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. 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 | — | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
