Comparing the BMW iX1 and the Mahindra BE.6 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW iX1 is available at ₹6,699,000, while the Mahindra BE.6 is priced at ₹1,890,000. 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 | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) | 79 kWh Lithium-ion |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | — |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | — |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 313 bhp (xDrive30) | 210 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Touch-based engine Start/Stop button |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) | 8 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) | 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes |
| Range | 440 km - WLTP | 683 km |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | 4-level multi-step manual adjustment coupled with an intelligent Auto Mode and a one-touch Single Pedal Drive function |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 455 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2610 kg | 2490 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 194 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2060 kg | 2070 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm | 4371 mm, 1907 mm, 1627 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | High-power Electric Power Steering column with a Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) matrix, mechanically supporting both Tilt & Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) framework with dedicated rear AC ventilation grids |
| Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) to 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) digital driver instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | Multi-way power-adjustable front row seats accompanied by a plush cooled seating grid |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) high-definition twin super screens supporting 5G connectivity, built-in Alexa, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart remote proximity entry system backed by a secure NFC Key Card module |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically/Powered Adjustable ORVMs |
| Power Windows | Yes | One-touch express up/down power window panels on all doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Push Button Start/Stop system |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Leatherette Seat Upholstery |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sonic Studio audio layout with Dolby Atmos processing on high variants |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof equipped with integrated customizable ambient lighting bands |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Multiple fast-charging 65W Type-C USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Advanced AI voice command assistant built into the OS |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | High-output front-row drop-in wireless induction phone charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone integrated bumpers coupled with protective glossy black off-road cladding panels |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | C-shaped signature dual-function front LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED cornering and auto-booster fog lamp |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | High-intensity automatic LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors featuring integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear Defogger |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Sleek integrated low-drag roof styling lines |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-shaped signature LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R18 | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Brake-by-Wire system |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated second-row safety anchoring frame |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Suite |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity tracking modules |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey | Deep ForestFirestorm OrangeDesert MystDesert Myst SatinEverest WhiteTango RedEverest White SatinStealth Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
