Comparing the BMW M5 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 M5 is available at ₹18,999,000, while the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 727 bhp (combined system output) and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5 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 | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery | 12V DC |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 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 | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active 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 Curved Display (M-specific) | 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 Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | — |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | 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 | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | 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 Laserlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| 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 | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| 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 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM + 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 | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
