Comparing the BMW M5 and the Mahindra Thar 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 Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the BMW M5 comes with a 4395 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 727 bhp (combined system output) and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5 versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. 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 heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 4 |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Push Button Start | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Manual / Automatic |
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 | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | No |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Yes | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 255/65 R18 |
| 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 | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
