Comparing the BMW i5 and the Mahindra XUV700 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 XUV700 is priced at ₹1,366,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra XUV700's 1997 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 200 PS @ 5000 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 automotive battery configuration layout |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1997 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | FWD / AWD (Diesel variants) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 2.0L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) I4 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 60 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic |
| Mileage | — | 15 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 200 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic keyless start-stop engine push-button |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 380 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic |
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 | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2510 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 200 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1815 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4,695 mm × 1,890 mm × 1,755 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2750 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column with tilt and telescopic manual adjust |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart speed-sensing automatic lock execution loop |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) paired with individual pillar-mounted rear air vents across rear rows |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | Triple-Screen Dashboard Layout on premium configurations, featuring twin 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) primary superscreens side-by-side alongside a dedicated co-passenger entertainment panel |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Automated cruise control system; luxury models feature active radar-guided Level 2 ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | 6-Way smart power driver seat with memory integration and automated welcome retract clearance logic |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Adrenox-powered dual touchscreen cluster interface housing integrated Amazon Alexa capability, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto connectivity |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Passive smart key proximity access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | One-touch express power windows with anti-pinch sensors across doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated separate airflow adjust controls for 2nd and 3rd seating zones. |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Integrated fold-down armrest including secondary twin beverage cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Premium white or dark charcoal perforated leatherette wraps with cooling ventilation functionality |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Custom premium 12-Speaker Sony 3D Immersive Audio installation driven by a dedicated multi-channel sound amplifier |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Expansive panoramic "Skyroof" |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Multiple fast portals including Type-A front slots and mid-row Type-C fast docks |
| Voice Command | Yes | Comprehensive AI command interpretation array linked to vehicle operations |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone integrated bumpers detailed with flush-fitting smart electric door handles |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Redesigned premium C-shaped signature LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front LED cornering fog lights |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | High-intensity clear-view LED projector headlamps with an integrated Auto-High Beam Booster module |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding exterior mirrors housing sharp LED sequential side indicator blocks |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Fully integrated into the rear tailgate layout window element |
| Roof Rails | — | Integrated low-drag functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Arrow-Head geometric rear split-LED combination lighting layout |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 235/65 R17 or R18 |
| 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 | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Performance hydraulic braking support |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Automated downhill control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dual dedicated rear row anchors |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Advanced 540-Degree Surround View Camera Suite providing multi-angle ground and blind-view tracing |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sound proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-accuracy live Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Everest WhiteMidnight BlackDesert MystNebula BlueStealth BlackRuby VelvetGalaxy Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
