Comparing the BMW i5 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 i5 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the Mahindra BE.6 is priced at ₹1,890,000. 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 | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | 79 kWh Lithium-ion |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | — |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 210 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Touch-based engine Start/Stop button |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | 8 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 683 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | 4-level multi-step manual adjustment coupled with an intelligent Auto Mode and a one-touch Single Pedal Drive function |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 455 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2490 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 2070 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4371 mm, 1907 mm, 1627 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | High-power Electric Power Steering column with a Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) matrix, mechanically supporting both Tilt & Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) framework with dedicated rear AC ventilation grids |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) to 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) digital driver instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Multi-way power-adjustable front row seats accompanied by a plush cooled seating grid |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) high-definition twin super screens supporting 5G connectivity, built-in Alexa, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart remote proximity entry system backed by a secure NFC Key Card module |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically/Powered Adjustable ORVMs |
| Power Windows | Yes | One-touch express up/down power window panels on all doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Push Button Start/Stop system |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Leatherette Seat Upholstery |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sonic Studio audio layout with Dolby Atmos processing on high variants |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof equipped with integrated customizable ambient lighting bands |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Multiple fast-charging 65W Type-C USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Advanced AI voice command assistant built into the OS |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | High-output front-row drop-in wireless induction phone charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone integrated bumpers coupled with protective glossy black off-road cladding panels |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | C-shaped signature dual-function front LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED cornering and auto-booster fog lamp |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | High-intensity automatic LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors featuring integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Rear Defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | Sleek integrated low-drag roof styling lines |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-shaped signature LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Brake-by-Wire system |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated second-row safety anchoring frame |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Suite |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity tracking modules |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Deep ForestFirestorm OrangeDesert MystDesert Myst SatinEverest WhiteTango RedEverest White SatinStealth Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
