Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the BMW 7 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero is available at ₹800,000, while the BMW 7 Series is priced at ₹14,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the BMW 7 Series's 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i), producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 12.0 kmpl (approx) for the BMW 7 Series. 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 | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery | — |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD / xDrive AWD (760i) |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 3.0L B58 Petrol Inline-6 / 4.4L N63B44 V8 TwinPower Turbo |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 12.0 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 6 (740i) / 8 (760i) |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 500 Nm (740i) / 750 Nm (760i) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 120 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 2150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - ACTIVE DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Highway Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + Theatre Screen (31.3-inch rear) |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Yes - Soft Close Doors |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | No | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Yes |
| DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - DSC + ADB + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMineral WhiteTanzanite BlueFrozen GreyAventurine RedM Brooklyn Grey metallicOxide Grey metallicDravit Grey metallicM Carbon Black metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.6 |
