Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Mahindra Thar 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 Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the BMW 5 Series comes with a 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. 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 | — | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | 4 |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Push Button Start | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Yes | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 255/65 R18 |
| 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 | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
