Comparing the BMW i5 and the Mahindra XEV 9S 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 9S is priced at ₹1,899,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra XEV 9S's N/A (Electric), producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
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 | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | Yes - 175 kW DC |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | 600+ km (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 300 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 2300 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1770 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch + Passenger Display |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes - V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 245/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| 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° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackDesert MystRuby VelvetMidnight Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
