Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R and the BMW 5 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is available at ₹498,900, while the BMW 5 Series is priced at ₹7,499,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the BMW 5 Series's 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl), producing 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm and 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R versus 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 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 | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 l | 69 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 / 6 |
| Power | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) |
| Starter | Electric starter | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | MT/AGS | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 355 l | 520 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 825 - 935 kg | 1790 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 mm | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi-digital instrument cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (Memory) |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch touchscreen (higher variants) | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | 4-speaker audio system | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes (with infotainment system) | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Available on higher variants | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on higher variants | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels / Alloy wheels | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - DBC |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher variants | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Available on higher variants | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |










