Comparing the Mahindra BE.6 and the BMW iX1 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 ₹1,890,000, while the BMW iX1 is priced at ₹6,699,000. 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 | 79 kWh Lithium-ion | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) |
| Displacement | — | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) |
| Fuel Type | — | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 210 kW | 313 bhp (xDrive30) |
| Starter | Touch-based engine Start/Stop button | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 79 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | 8 hours | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) |
| Range | 683 km | 440 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | 4-level multi-step manual adjustment coupled with an intelligent Auto Mode and a one-touch Single Pedal Drive function | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 l | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 2610 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 194 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2070 kg | 2060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4371 mm, 1907 mm, 1627 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | High-power Electric Power Steering column with a Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) matrix, mechanically supporting both Tilt & Telescopic adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) framework with dedicated rear AC ventilation grids | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) to 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) digital driver instrument cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Multi-way power-adjustable front row seats accompanied by a plush cooled seating grid | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) high-definition twin super screens supporting 5G connectivity, built-in Alexa, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote proximity entry system backed by a secure NFC Key Card module | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically/Powered Adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | One-touch express up/down power window panels on all doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Push Button Start/Stop system | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sonic Studio audio layout with Dolby Atmos processing on high variants | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof equipped with integrated customizable ambient lighting bands | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast-charging 65W Type-C USB ports | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Advanced AI voice command assistant built into the OS | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | High-output front-row drop-in wireless induction phone charging pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone integrated bumpers coupled with protective glossy black off-road cladding panels | Yes |
| DRLs | C-shaped signature dual-function front LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front LED cornering and auto-booster fog lamp | Yes |
| Headlight | High-intensity automatic LED headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors featuring integrated sequential LED turn signals | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Sleek integrated low-drag roof styling lines | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-shaped signature LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Brake-by-Wire system | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated second-row safety anchoring frame | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Suite | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity tracking modules | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Deep ForestFirestorm OrangeDesert MystDesert Myst SatinEverest WhiteTango RedEverest White SatinStealth Black | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.2 |
