Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9e 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 XEV 9e is available at ₹2,189,993, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. 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 | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | — | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Power | 170 kW | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 59 kWh and 79 kWh | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | 20–80% in ~20 min (140–180 kW DC); 8–11.7 h via AC (7.2/11.2 kW) | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes (140–180 kW DC) | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 663 l | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,200 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality | Yes |
| Push Start | Dashboard touch console engine start | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Integrated with Alexa assistant support | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents | Yes |
| DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Dual-sensor arrangement | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
