Comparing the Mahindra XUV700 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 XUV700 is available at ₹1,366,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra XUV700 comes with a 1997 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 200 PS @ 5000 rpm 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 automotive battery configuration layout | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1997 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | FWD / AWD (Diesel variants) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) I4 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 200 PS @ 5000 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Electronic keyless start-stop engine push-button | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm | 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 | 240 l | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1815 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,695 mm × 1,890 mm × 1,755 | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column with tilt and telescopic manual adjust | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly | Yes |
| Central Locking | Smart speed-sensing automatic lock execution loop | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) paired with individual pillar-mounted rear air vents across rear rows | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Triple-Screen Dashboard Layout on premium configurations, featuring twin 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) primary superscreens side-by-side alongside a dedicated co-passenger entertainment panel | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Automated cruise control system; luxury models feature active radar-guided Level 2 ADAS | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way smart power driver seat with memory integration and automated welcome retract clearance logic | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | Adrenox-powered dual touchscreen cluster interface housing integrated Amazon Alexa capability, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto connectivity | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Passive smart key proximity access | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | One-touch express power windows with anti-pinch sensors across doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated separate airflow adjust controls for 2nd and 3rd seating zones. | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated fold-down armrest including secondary twin beverage cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium white or dark charcoal perforated leatherette wraps with cooling ventilation functionality | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Custom premium 12-Speaker Sony 3D Immersive Audio installation driven by a dedicated multi-channel sound amplifier | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Expansive panoramic "Skyroof" | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast portals including Type-A front slots and mid-row Type-C fast docks | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Comprehensive AI command interpretation array linked to vehicle operations | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone integrated bumpers detailed with flush-fitting smart electric door handles | Yes |
| DRLs | Redesigned premium C-shaped signature LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front LED cornering fog lights | Yes |
| Headlight | High-intensity clear-view LED projector headlamps with an integrated Auto-High Beam Booster module | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding exterior mirrors housing sharp LED sequential side indicator blocks | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the rear tailgate layout window element | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Integrated low-drag functional roof rails | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Arrow-Head geometric rear split-LED combination lighting layout | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 or R18 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel/ Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Performance hydraulic braking support | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Automated downhill control | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dual dedicated rear row anchors | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Advanced 540-Degree Surround View Camera Suite providing multi-angle ground and blind-view tracing | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sound proximity sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | High-accuracy live Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Everest WhiteMidnight BlackDesert MystNebula BlueStealth BlackRuby VelvetGalaxy Grey | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
