Comparing the BMW i5 and the Mahindra XEV 9e 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 XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,189,993. 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) | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 170 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-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 | 59 kWh and 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | 20–80% in ~20 min (140–180 kW DC); 8–11.7 h via AC (7.2/11.2 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Yes (140–180 kW DC) |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 663 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality |
| Push Start | Yes | Dashboard touch console engine start |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Integrated cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) |
| Voice Command | Yes | Integrated with Alexa assistant support |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-Shaped Connected 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 | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Dual-sensor arrangement |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
