Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the BMW iX 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 iX is priced at ₹11,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the BMW iX's N/A (Electric), producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) 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 | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | — |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Electric |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 111.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | — | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 2530 kg (xDrive50) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| 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 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | No | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
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 - Integrated LED |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Yes |
| 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 | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° Surround View |
| 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 | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
