Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the BMW 7 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available at ₹598,998, while the BMW 7 Series is priced at ₹14,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the BMW 7 Series's 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i), producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno versus 12.0 kmpl (approx) for the BMW 7 Series. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | RWD / xDrive AWD (760i) |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | 3.0L B58 Petrol Inline-6 / 4.4L N63B44 V8 TwinPower Turbo |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | 78 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg | 12.0 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 6 (740i) / 8 (760i) |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) |
| Starter | Self Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 500 Nm (740i) / 750 Nm (760i) |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 318 litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 120 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 2150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - ACTIVE DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Highway Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + Theatre Screen (31.3-inch rear) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes - Soft Close Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 (Standard) | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + ADB + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMineral WhiteTanzanite BlueFrozen GreyAventurine RedM Brooklyn Grey metallicOxide Grey metallicDravit Grey metallicM Carbon Black metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.6 |
