Comparing the Mahindra BE 6 and the BMW X1 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 X1 is priced at ₹4,999,000. 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 | — |
| Displacement | — | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 54 Litres |
| Fuel Type | — | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-speed | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) |
| Mileage | — | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) |
| Power | 59 kWh battery 231 hp, 79 kWh battery 282–286 hp | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) |
| Starter | Push Start Button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 59 kWh or 79 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%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes | — |
| Range | 535–557 km (59 kWh), 682 km (79 kWh) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | 4-level regen, single-pedal | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 L | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2130 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1555 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,371 × 1,907 × 1,627 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic electric power steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Twin 12.3″ digital screens | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | Twin 12.3″ info + touchscreen with MAIA, Snapdragon, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | — | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Up to 16‑speaker Harman Kardon Dolby Atmos | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic glass roof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Front & rear USB ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| 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 | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6–7 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° (top) |
| 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 SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
