Comparing the BMW M4 and the Tata Safari side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW M4 is available at ₹13,999,000, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the BMW M4 comes with a 2993 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 9.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M4 versus 16.30 kmpl for the Tata Safari. 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 2993 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / M xDrive AWD (Competition xDrive) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 9.5 kmpl (approx) | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Power | 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 650 Nm @ 2750-5500 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (M Steptronic DCT) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 480 Litres | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1730 kg (xDrive) | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4794 mm / 1887 mm / 1393 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2857 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW M Live Cockpit Pro | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | M Carbon Leather / Merino Leather | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific body kit | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps + Laserlight optional | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | — | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS with Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic optional | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Brooklyn GreyBlack SapphireIsle of Man GreenSao Paulo YellowSkyscraper GreyAventurine RedToronto RedPortimao BlueTanzanite BlueDravit Grey | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
