Comparing the Mahindra BE 6 and the BMW i5 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra BE 6 is available at a price on request, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. 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 | Lithium-ion Blade (BYD) – 59 kWh or 79 kWh | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | — | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | — | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 59 kWh battery 231 hp, 79 kWh battery 282–286 hp | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Start Button | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 59 kWh or 79 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | AC: 7.2 kW ~8 h; 11.2 kW ~6 h (59 kWh); DC fast (140–180 kW): 20 min (20–80%) | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | 535–557 km (59 kWh), 682 km (79 kWh) | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | 4-level regen, single-pedal | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 L | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,371 × 1,907 × 1,627 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic electric power steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Twin 12.3″ digital screens | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | Twin 12.3″ info + touchscreen with MAIA, Snapdragon, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | — | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Up to 16‑speaker Harman Kardon Dolby Atmos | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic glass roof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Front & rear USB ports | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Auto LED | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6–7 | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Desert Myst, Desert Myst Satin, Everest White, Everest White Satin, Firestorm Orange, Tango Red, Deep Forest, Stealth Black. | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
