Comparing the BMW X5 and the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel 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 Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the BMW X5 comes with a 2998 cc unit compared to the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel's 2996 cc, producing 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) and 300 bhp respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X5 versus 13-15 km/l for the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel. 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 Mild Hybrid Battery |
| Displacement | 2998 cc | 2996 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD | All-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B57 Diesel | 3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (Ingenium, Mild Hybrid) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 Litres | 60-65 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel Mild Hybrid |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 8-speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI | 13-15 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Power | 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) | 300 bhp |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Start |
| Torque | 450 Nm (Petrol) / 700 Nm (Diesel) | 700 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 645 Litres | 650 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2870 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 213 mm | 213 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2210 kg | 2,050 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4922 mm / 2004 mm / 1745 mm | 4,803 mm x 1,937 mm x 1,665 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2975 mm | 2,874 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Power Adjustable with Memory |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Four-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Steering/Lane Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) + Rear | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Premium Windsor Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 20-Speaker (top) | Meridian Signature Sound System |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Multiple USB Ports |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front and Rear Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Laserlight LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED Headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 265/50 R19 (front) / 295/45 R19 (rear) | 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Performance Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | — |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | Multiple |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC + fading compensation | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + xDrive + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HDC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackTanzanite BlueSkyscraper GreyBrooklyn Grey | Santorini Black, Fuji White, Eiger Grey, Portofino Blue, Lantau Bronze, Hakuba Silver, Belgravia Green, Deep Satin Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |








