Comparing the BMW M5 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 M5 is available at ₹18,999,000, while the Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 727 bhp (combined system output) and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5 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 | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Manual |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) | — |
| Charging Time | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) | — |
| Range | 67 km EV range | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active 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 Curved Display (M-specific) | 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 Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display 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 | — |
| 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 | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | 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 Laserlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| 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 | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS + Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM + 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 | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
