Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the BMW M340i 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 M340i is priced at ₹8,499,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the BMW M340i's 2998 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 374 bhp @ 5800-6500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 13.76 kmpl - ARAI for the BMW M340i. 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | xDrive AWD |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 3.0L B58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol (Mild Hybrid 48V) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 13.76 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 6 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 374 bhp @ 5800-6500 rpm |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 480 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2235 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 142 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1695 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1442 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2851 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - M Sport Seats (Memory) |
| 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 | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key |
| 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 | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | No | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Yes - M-aerodynamic body kit |
| 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 Adaptive LED Headlamps + Laserlight |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Defogger Only |
| 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 | 225/40 R19 (front) / 255/35 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 19-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M-specific ABS |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes - M compound brakes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - DSC + DTC + M xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° |
| 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 | Fire RedArctic Race BlueBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
