Comparing the BMW X5 and the Tata Safari 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 Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the BMW X5 comes with a 2998 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari'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 16.30 kmpl for the Tata Safari. 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 | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| 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 | 16.30 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 @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 645 Litres | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2870 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 213 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2210 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4922 mm / 2004 mm / 1745 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 / 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2975 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD 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 | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) 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 lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | Laserlight LED Adaptive Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| 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 | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 |
| 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 | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackTanzanite BlueSkyscraper GreyBrooklyn Grey | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
