Comparing the MG Astor and the BMW M5 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the MG Astor is available at ₹1,101,000, while the BMW M5 is priced at ₹18,999,000. On the engine front, the MG Astor comes with a 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) unit compared to the BMW M5's 4395 cc, producing 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) and 727 bhp (combined system output) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI for the MG Astor versus 10.5 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M5. 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 | — | 18.6 kWh PHEV Battery |
| Displacement | 1490 cc (NA) / 1349 cc (Turbo) | 4395 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | M xDrive AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L NA Petrol / 1.3L Turbo Petrol | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 Litres | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol + PHEV |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT (NA) / CVT (NA AT) / 6-Speed DCT (Turbo) | 8-Speed M Steptronic |
| Mileage | 15.3 kmpl (Turbo DCT) / 17.19 kmpl (NA CVT) - ARAI | 10.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (NA) / 4 (Turbo) | 8 |
| Power | 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 140 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) | 727 bhp (combined system output) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 143 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 220 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Turbo) | 1000 Nm (combined) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / CVT | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic DCT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 18.6 kWh (PHEV) |
| Charging Time | — | AC: ~3.5 hours (3.7 kW) |
| Range | — | 67 km EV range |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 443 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 3050 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 183 mm | 128 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1250 kg | 2440 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4323 mm / 1809 mm / 1648 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2585 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (M Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display (M-specific) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - M Carbon Bucket Seats with Heating |
| Infotainment System | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | M Full Merino Leather / Alcantara |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top) | Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes - M-specific wide body |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | BMW Adaptive LED Laserlight |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 275/35 R20 (front) / 285/35 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS + Track mode |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - M DSC with MDM + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackStarburst WhiteAurora SilverGlazy RedCandy White | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
