Comparing the MG Hector Plus 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 MG Hector Plus is available at ₹1,924,000, while the BMW iX1 is priced at ₹6,699,000. On the engine front, the MG Hector Plus comes with a 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW iX1's N/A (Electric), producing 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) 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 | — | 66.5 kWh Lithium-Ion NMC (5th gen) |
| Displacement | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual - AWD) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) | 313 bhp (xDrive30) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 250 Nm (Petrol) / 350 Nm (Diesel) | 494 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | 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 | 530 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2610 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 194 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1620 kg | 2060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1616 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital 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 | 14-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch iDrive 8.5 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 | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - 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 DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/65 R17 | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch / 20-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| 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 BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue | Mineral WhiteM Carbon BlackNight Dusk BlueSkyscraper Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
