Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is priced at ₹498,900. On the engine front, the BMW 5 Series comes with a 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R's 1197 cc, producing 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) and 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series versus Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R. 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 |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | Front Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | 32 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | 4 |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric starter |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | MT/AGS |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 355 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 825 - 935 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Tilt adjustable |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | Semi-digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch touchscreen (higher variants) |
| 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 | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | 4-speaker audio system |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes (with infotainment system) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Available on higher variants |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Available on higher variants |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | — |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels / Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes (AMT variants) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Available on higher variants |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Available on higher variants |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
