Comparing the BMW X5 and the Tata Harrier 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 Tata Harrier is priced at ₹1,289,000. On the engine front, the BMW X5 comes with a 2998 cc unit compared to the Tata Harrier's 1498 cc, producing 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X5 versus 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier. 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 2998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B57 Diesel | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 Litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI | 16.80 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Power | 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 450 Nm (Petrol) / 700 Nm (Diesel) | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 645 Litres | 445 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2870 kg | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 213 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2210 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4922 mm / 2004 mm / 1745 mm | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2975 mm | 2741mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Steering/Lane Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) + Rear | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 20-Speaker (top) | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic |
| Headlight | Laserlight LED Adaptive Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking |
| Tyre Size | 265/50 R19 (front) / 295/45 R19 (rear) | 235/65 R17 |
| 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 | 7 Airbags |
| 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 | Outboard rear seat anchors standard |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Front and rear parking radar sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackTanzanite BlueSkyscraper GreyBrooklyn Grey | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |











