Comparing the BMW M340i and the Mahindra Bolero side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW M340i is available at ₹8,499,000, while the Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the BMW M340i comes with a 2998 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 374 bhp @ 5800-6500 rpm and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 13.76 kmpl - ARAI for the BMW M340i versus 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. 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 | — | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 2998 cc | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Mild Hybrid 48V) | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 13.76 kmpl - ARAI | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 374 bhp @ 5800-6500 rpm | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 480 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1695 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1442 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2851 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Sport Seats (Memory) | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-aerodynamic body kit | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps + Laserlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 225/40 R19 (front) / 255/35 R19 (rear) | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M-specific ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M compound brakes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + M xDrive | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fire RedArctic Race BlueBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit Grey | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
