Comparing the MG Hector Plus and the BMW X1 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 X1 is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the MG Hector Plus comes with a 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW X1's 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel), producing 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) and 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI for the MG Hector Plus versus 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI for the BMW X1. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Displacement | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 54 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) |
| Mileage | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) |
| Power | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 250 Nm (Petrol) / 350 Nm (Diesel) | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
||
| Boot Space | 530 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2130 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1620 kg | 1555 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | 14-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
||
| 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 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
||
| Car Image 1 |
|
|
| Car Image 2 |
|
|
| Car Image 3 |
|
|
| Color Options | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
