Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the BMW X1 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 X1 is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the BMW X1's 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel), producing 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) 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 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X1. 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 | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) | 54 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) |
| Power | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) |
| Starter | Self Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual & Automatic | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 318 litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2130 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 955–1020 kg | 1555 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2692 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 | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED (Front) | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/55 R16 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 18-inch 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 |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Camera | Yes - 360° (top) |
| 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 SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
