Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the BMW M4 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 M4 is priced at ₹13,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the BMW M4's 2993 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 9.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M4. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 2993 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | RWD / M xDrive AWD (Competition xDrive) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 9.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 510 bhp @ 6250 rpm (M4 Competition) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 650 Nm @ 2750-5500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (M Steptronic DCT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 480 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2280 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1730 kg (xDrive) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4794 mm / 1887 mm / 1393 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2857 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | — |
| 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 |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 12.3-inch BMW M Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes - Comfort Access |
| 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 | M Carbon Leather / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | — |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | — |
| 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 - M-specific body kit |
| 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 | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps + Laserlight optional |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Defogger Only |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS with Track mode |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - M DSC with MDM |
| 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 |
| 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 | Brooklyn GreyBlack SapphireIsle of Man GreenSao Paulo YellowSkyscraper GreyAventurine RedToronto RedPortimao BlueTanzanite BlueDravit Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.8 |
