Comparing the BMW 7 Series and the Tata Safari side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 7 Series is available at ₹14,999,000, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the BMW 7 Series comes with a 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 12.0 kmpl (approx) for the BMW 7 Series versus 16.30 kmpl for the Tata Safari. 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (760i) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 Petrol Inline-6 / 4.4L N63B44 V8 TwinPower Turbo | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 Litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 12.0 kmpl (approx) | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 (740i) / 8 (760i) | 4 |
| Power | 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 500 Nm (740i) / 750 Nm (760i) | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2150 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ACTIVE DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Highway Assist | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + Theatre Screen (31.3-inch rear) | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | — | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + ADB + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMineral WhiteTanzanite BlueFrozen GreyAventurine RedM Brooklyn Grey metallicOxide Grey metallicDravit Grey metallicM Carbon Black metallic | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
