Comparing the BMW iX1 and the MG Hector 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 MG Hector is priced at ₹1,464,000. On the engine front, the BMW iX1 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the MG Hector's 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel), producing 313 bhp (xDrive30) and 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) 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 | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel / 1.5L Turbo Petrol CNG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 313 bhp (xDrive30) | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Petrol) / 350 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / DCT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) | — |
| Range | 440 km - WLTP | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 587 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2610 kg | 2100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 194 mm | 192 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2060 kg | 1584 kg (Diesel) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2750 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | 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 | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Infinity Sound System - 6 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes - Hey MG |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R18 | 215/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch / 20-inch M 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 | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
