Comparing the Mahindra Thar 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 Thar is available at ₹999,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min 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 | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 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 | 257 l | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Yes |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Yes |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Yes |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Yes |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 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 | Dual front airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
