Comparing the BMW X3 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 X3 is available at ₹7,499,000, while the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the BMW X3 comes with a 1998 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 248 bhp (xDrive30i) / 190 bhp (xDrive20d) and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 17.88 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X3 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 | — | 12V DC |
| Displacement | 1998 cc | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 14.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 17.88 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 248 bhp (xDrive30i) / 190 bhp (xDrive20d) | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 350 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 550 Litres | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2530 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 204 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1840 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4755 mm / 1891 mm / 1676 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2865 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | 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 Live Cockpit Pro | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control + Stop & Go | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | — |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 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 | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | 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 | LED Adaptive Headlamps with ADB | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 225/60 R18 (base) / 245/50 R19 (top) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch / 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | 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 | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireBrooklyn GreyTanzanite BlueDune Grey | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
