Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Celerio and the BMW iX1 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is available at ₹469,899, while the BMW iX1 is priced at ₹6,699,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the BMW iX1's N/A (Electric), producing 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm and 313 bhp (xDrive30) 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 | 12 V standard automotive battery | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 26 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm | 313 bhp (xDrive30) |
| Starter | Electric starter system | Electric |
| Torque | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm | 494 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours (11 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (130 kW) |
| Range | — | 440 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 313 l | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1260 – 1320 kg | 2610 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 194 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 810 – 915 kg | 2060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster | 10.7-inch BMW Curved Display + 10.25-inch Central Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Available on select trims | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and rear power windows | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes on Higher trims | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Supported via SmartPlay system | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen reflector headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on selected items | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Droplet Styled | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Standard ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Standard EBD | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard ESP | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available (especially with AMT) | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher trims | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.2 |
