Comparing the BMW X5 and the Mahindra Bolero side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW X5 is available at ₹9,999,000, while the Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the BMW X5 comes with a 2998 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X5 versus 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. 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 | — | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 2998 cc | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B57 Diesel | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 450 Nm (Petrol) / 700 Nm (Diesel) | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 645 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2870 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 213 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2210 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4922 mm / 2004 mm / 1745 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 / 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2975 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Steering/Lane Control | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) + Rear | No |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 20-Speaker (top) | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Laserlight LED Adaptive Headlamps | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 265/50 R19 (front) / 295/45 R19 (rear) | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC + fading compensation | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + xDrive + DTC | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackTanzanite BlueSkyscraper GreyBrooklyn Grey | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
