Comparing the BMW i5 and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) 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 Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 130 bhp @ 3,750 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) | 12V DC |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | — | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 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 | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory 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 | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
