Comparing the Mahindra BE 6 FE 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 FE is available at ₹2,699,000, while the BMW X1 is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra BE 6 FE comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW X1's 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel), producing 228 bhp (RWD) and 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) respectively. 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 | NMC Battery 79 kWh (IP67) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 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 | Electric | 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 | 228 bhp (RWD) | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 79 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 175 kW DC | — |
| Range | 535 km - ARAI | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2130 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1925 kg | 1555 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4371 mm / 1907 mm / 1627 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Display | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ADAS | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen + HUD | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather (First Edition exclusive) | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - V2L | 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 | LED Matrix Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/50 R20 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Special Edition Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 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 - 360° | Yes - 360° (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Tango RedStealth BlackFirestorm OrangeEverest White | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
