Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the BMW M4 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 M4 is priced at ₹13,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the BMW M4's 2993 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 9.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M4. 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 | 2993 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD / M xDrive AWD (Competition xDrive) |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 9.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 6 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 650 Nm @ 2750-5500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (M Steptronic DCT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 480 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2280 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1730 kg (xDrive) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4794 mm / 1887 mm / 1393 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2857 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) |
| 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 M Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats |
| 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 | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access |
| 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 | M Carbon Leather / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Yes - M-specific 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 optional |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| 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 | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS with Track mode |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - M DSC with MDM |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes |
| 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 | Brooklyn GreyBlack SapphireIsle of Man GreenSao Paulo YellowSkyscraper GreyAventurine RedToronto RedPortimao BlueTanzanite BlueDravit Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.8 |
