Comparing the BMW M340i and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) 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 Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the BMW M340i comes with a 2998 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 374 bhp @ 5800-6500 rpm and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 13.76 kmpl - ARAI for the BMW M340i versus 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic). 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 | — | 12V DC |
| Displacement | 2998 cc | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Mild Hybrid 48V) | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 13.76 kmpl - ARAI | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 374 bhp @ 5800-6500 rpm | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 480 Litres | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1695 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1442 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2851 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Sport Seats (Memory) | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-aerodynamic body kit | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps + Laserlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 225/40 R19 (front) / 255/35 R19 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| 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 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M compound brakes | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + M xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fire RedArctic Race BlueBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit Grey | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
