Comparing the BMW i7 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 i7 is available at ₹17,299,000, while the Mahindra XUV700 is priced at ₹1,366,000. On the engine front, the BMW i7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra XUV700's 1997 cc, producing 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 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 | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) | 12V automotive battery configuration layout |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1997 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | FWD / AWD (Diesel variants) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 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 | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) | 200 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic keyless start-stop engine push-button |
| Torque | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) | 380 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| 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 | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3310 kg | 2510 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 124 mm | 200 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2640 kg | 1815 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4,695 mm × 1,890 mm × 1,755 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2750 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral 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 | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) paired with individual pillar-mounted rear air vents across rear rows |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic 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 - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 | Automated cruise control system; luxury models feature active radar-guided Level 2 ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | 6-Way smart power driver seat with memory integration and automated welcome retract clearance logic |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen | 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 - Soft Close Doors | One-touch express power windows with anti-pinch sensors across doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Dedicated separate airflow adjust controls for 2nd and 3rd seating zones. |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage | Integrated fold-down armrest including secondary twin beverage cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) | Premium white or dark charcoal perforated leatherette wraps with cooling ventilation functionality |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Custom premium 12-Speaker Sony 3D Immersive Audio installation driven by a dedicated multi-channel sound amplifier |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Expansive panoramic "Skyroof" |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Multiple fast portals including Type-A front slots and mid-row Type-C fast docks |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Comprehensive AI command interpretation array linked to vehicle operations |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | 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 | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | High-intensity clear-view LED projector headlamps with an integrated Auto-High Beam Booster module |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | 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 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 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 | 9 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Performance hydraulic braking support |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Automated downhill control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dual dedicated rear row anchors |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | 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 | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid | Everest WhiteMidnight BlackDesert MystNebula BlueStealth BlackRuby VelvetGalaxy Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
