Comparing the MG Hector 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 Hector is available at ₹1,464,000, while the BMW M5 is priced at ₹18,999,000. On the engine front, the MG Hector comes with a 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW M5's 4395 cc, producing 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) and 727 bhp (combined system output) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI for the MG Hector 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 | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) | 4395 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | M xDrive AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel / 1.5L Turbo Petrol CNG | 4.4L S63 V8 TwinPower Turbo + PHEV Electric Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol + PHEV |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 8-Speed M Steptronic |
| Mileage | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI | 10.5 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 8 |
| Power | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) | 727 bhp (combined system output) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Petrol) / 350 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm (Diesel) | 1000 Nm (combined) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | 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 | 587 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 3050 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 128 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1584 kg (Diesel) | 2440 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1464 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 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 | 14-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 Sound System - 6 Speakers | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | 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 - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/65 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° Camera | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue | Storm BayBlack SapphireMarina Bay BlueSophisto GreyAlpine WhiteM Carbon BlackM Isle of Man Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
