Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the BMW 5 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero Neo is available at ₹885,000, while the BMW 5 Series is priced at ₹7,499,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the BMW 5 Series's 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl), producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 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 automotive battery configuration | — |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 4 / 6 |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 520 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 1790 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics | Yes |
| Climate Control | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory) |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable side mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | Standard front and rear electric power windows equipped with an auto-delayed power function | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium fabric upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | No | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture | Yes - DBC |
| EBD | Availble | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
