Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the BMW i5 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 i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) 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 automotive battery configuration | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | — |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Electric |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | — | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 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 (Active Steering) |
| 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 with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| 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 | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Yes |
| 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 Laserlight Headlamps |
| 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 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 19-inch / 21-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 |
| 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 | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
