Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the BMW X5 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 X5 is priced at ₹9,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the BMW X5's 2998 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X5. 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 | 2998 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | xDrive AWD |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 3.0L B58 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B57 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 83 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 12.69 kmpl (Petrol) / 15.23 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 335 bhp (xDrive40i) / 340 bhp (xDrive30d) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 450 Nm (Petrol) / 700 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 645 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2870 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 213 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 2210 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4922 mm / 2004 mm / 1745 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2975 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Steering/Lane Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front (Memory) + Rear |
| 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 | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 20-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| 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 | Laserlight LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 265/50 R19 (front) / 295/45 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 - DBC + fading compensation |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + xDrive + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes - HDC |
| 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 - Front & Rear |
| 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 | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackTanzanite BlueSkyscraper GreyBrooklyn Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
