Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo and the BMW X1 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 X1 is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the BMW X1's 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel), producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm and 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero Neo versus 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X1. 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 | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 rpm | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 384 L | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2130 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 1555 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable side mirrors | Yes - Auto Folding |
| 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 Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Yes - USB-A & 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 | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 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 - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° (top) |
| 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 SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
