Comparing the BMW M5 and the Mahindra XEV 9e 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 XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,189,993. 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 | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery |
| Displacement | 4395 cc | — |
| Drive Type | M xDrive AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol + PHEV | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 10.5 kmpl (approx) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | — |
| Power | 727 bhp (combined system output) | 170 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button |
| Torque | 1000 Nm (combined) | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) | 59 kWh and 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) | 20–80% in ~20 min (140–180 kW DC); 8–11.7 h via AC (7.2/11.2 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes (140–180 kW DC) |
| Range | 67 km EV range | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 663 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2440 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality |
| Push Start | Yes | Dashboard touch console engine start |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Integrated cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) |
| Voice Command | Yes | Integrated with Alexa assistant support |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-specific wide body | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS + Track mode | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Dual-sensor arrangement |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
