Comparing the BMW i5 and the Mahindra Bolero Neo 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 Bolero Neo is priced at ₹885,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero Neo's 1493 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm respectively. 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) | Standard 12V automotive battery configuration |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox |
| Mileage | — | 17 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | — |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 384 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1510 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable side mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes | Standard front and rear electric power windows equipped with an auto-delayed power function |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | No |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classic upright rear combination lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Availble |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture |
| EBD | Yes | Availble |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
