Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the BMW X5 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 X5 is priced at ₹9,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the BMW X5's 2998 cc, producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero versus 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X5. 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 Petrol / 3.0L B57 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | 6 |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 450 Nm (Petrol) / 700 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 645 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2870 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 213 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 2210 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4922 mm / 2004 mm / 1745 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2975 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 |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Steering/Lane Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory) + Rear |
| 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 | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 20-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | No | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| 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 |
| 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 | Laserlight LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Auto 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 | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 265/50 R19 (front) / 295/45 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 | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes - DBC + fading compensation |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - DSC + xDrive + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackTanzanite BlueSkyscraper GreyBrooklyn Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
