Comparing the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 and the BMW i7 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 is available at ₹1,150,000, while the BMW i7 is priced at ₹17,299,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 comes with a 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW i7's N/A (Electric), producing 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) and 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 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 | — | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | 4x4 | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, 2.2L mHawk Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) |
| Starter | — | Electric |
| Torque | 300 Nm (Petrol MT), 320 Nm (Petrol AT), 300 Nm (Diesel | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 101.7 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (195 kW) |
| Range | — | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | — | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 3310 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 124 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1777 – 1783 kg | 2640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3985 mm x 1820 mm x 1920 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi-digital | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Soft Close Doors |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric, Leatherette | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | No | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | All-terrain | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.6 |
