Comparing the BMW i7 and the Mahindra Bolero Neo 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 Neo is priced at ₹885,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero Neo's 1493 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 73.5 kW @ 3750 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 automotive battery configuration |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox |
| Mileage | — | 17 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 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 | 384 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1510 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel |
| 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 | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable side mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Standard front and rear electric power windows equipped with an auto-delayed power function |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | No |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Premium fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classic upright rear combination lamps |
| 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 |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Availble |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture |
| EBD | Yes | Availble |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix |
| 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 | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
