Comparing the BMW i7 and the Mahindra Thar 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 Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) and 112kW @ 5000 r/min 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) | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | — | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic |
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 | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| 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 | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Yes | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 255/65 R18 |
| 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 | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
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 BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
