Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the BMW iX 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 iX is priced at ₹11,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the BMW iX's N/A (Electric), producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) 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 | 111.5 kWh NMC (xDrive50) / 76.6 kWh (xDrive40) |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 326 bhp (iX xDrive40) / 523 bhp (iX xDrive50) / 611 bhp (iX M60) |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 630 Nm (xDrive40) / 765 Nm (xDrive50) / 1100 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 111.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~11 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (200 kW) |
| Range | — | 630 km - WLTP (xDrive50) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen (B mode) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 318 litres | 500 Litres + 80 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 3150 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 2530 kg (xDrive50) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm | 4953 mm / 1967 mm / 1696 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 3000 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Driving Assistant Professional |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Microfibre / Veganza / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (30-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | — | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | Yes - Integrated LED |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 255/50 R21 (front) / 275/45 R21 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 21-inch Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 (Standard) | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + ADB |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Camera | Yes - 360° Surround View |
| 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 | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireArctic Race BlueSophisto GreyStorm BayAlpine WhiteDark GraphiteAventurin Red MetallicDune Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
