Comparing the BMW i7 and the Mahindra Bolero side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i7 is available at ₹17,299,000, while the Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 55.9 kw @ 3600 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 | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | — | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 101.7 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (195 kW) | — |
| Range | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 215/75 R15 |
| 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 | 9 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
