Comparing the BMW iX and the MG Astor side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW iX is available at ₹11,999,000, while the MG Astor is priced at ₹1,101,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the MG Astor's 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo), producing 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) and 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) 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 | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) | 1.5L NA Petrol / 1.3L Turbo Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 48 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed MT (NA) / CVT (NA AT) / 6-Speed DCT (Turbo) |
| Mileage | — | 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 (NA) / 4 (Turbo) |
| Power | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) | 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) | 143 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 220 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Turbo) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / CVT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 111.5 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (200 kW) | — |
| Range | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk | 443 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3150 kg | 1790 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 183 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2530 kg (xDrive50) | 1250 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm | 4323 mm / 1809 mm / 1648 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2585 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) | Infinity 6-Speaker System |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof (top) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - Hey MG |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - Integrated LED | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Surround View | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey | Starry BlackStarburst WhiteAurora SilverGlazy RedCandy White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
