Comparing the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel 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 Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel is available at a price on request, while the BMW 5 Series is priced at ₹7,499,000. On the engine front, the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel comes with a 2996 cc unit compared to the BMW 5 Series's 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl), producing 300 bhp and 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 13-15 km/l for the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel 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 Mild Hybrid Battery | — |
| Displacement | 2996 cc | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (Ingenium, Mild Hybrid) | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60-65 litres | 69 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel Mild Hybrid | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Automatic | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 13-15 km/l | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 4 / 6 |
| Power | 300 bhp | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) |
| Starter | Push Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 650 litres | 520 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 213 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,050 kg | 1790 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,803 mm x 1,937 mm x 1,665 mm | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Power Adjustable with Memory | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Four-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes - Front (Memory) |
| Infotainment System | Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Navigation | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Windsor Leather | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Meridian Signature Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) |
| USB Ports | Multiple USB Ports | 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 Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front and Rear Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Performance Tyres | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | — | Yes |
| Airbags | Multiple | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - DBC |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Santorini Black, Fuji White, Eiger Grey, Portofino Blue, Lantau Bronze, Hakuba Silver, Belgravia Green, Deep Satin Blue | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
