Comparing the BMW X1 and the Tata Nexon EV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW X1 is available at ₹4,999,000, while the Tata Nexon EV is priced at ₹1,249,000. 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 | — | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid cooling protection |
| Displacement | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) | — |
| Drive Type | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) | — |
| Power | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) | 106 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) | 215 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 45 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 6 hrs 36 min (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II port that hooks up to 60 kW DC Fast Chargers, filling the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes |
| Range | — | 489 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 350 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1555 kg | 1400 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm | 3995, 1802, 1625 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with Tilt adjustment functionality |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on higher specs |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system with impact-sensing auto unlock |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic climate control paired with a single-zone front-row cooling system |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 26.00 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level adjustments |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver (top) | 6-Way manually adjustable front seats with 3-stage driver & co-passenger seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Passive keyless entry via smart proximity fob sensors |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes - Auto Folding | Standard electrically adjustable mirrors with auto-folding convenience |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort touch-toggle power windows across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Motor Start-Stop cabin button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central fold-out armrest with integrated dual cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery on top-tier trims |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer on flagship variants |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof styled with remote open/close functionality |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | High-output Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Multi-lingual voice assistant managing sunroof, media, navigation, and climate controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone body-colored bumpers with rugged lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Full-width connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic rain-sensing and cornering lights |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in piano black with integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Integrated rear wash wiper assembly with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Sporty aerodynamic roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width X-factor connected sequential LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Intelligent electronic brake actuation control |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated rear outer seat anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° (top) | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera layout with a dynamic blind-view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Reverse distance sonar sensors with audible proximity warnings |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green | OxidePure GreyOcean BluePristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
