Comparing the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel 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 Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel is available at a price on request, while the BMW X1 is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel comes with a 2996 cc unit compared to the BMW X1's 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel), producing 300 bhp and 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 13-15 km/l for the Range Rover Velar Autobiography Diesel 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.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12V Mild Hybrid Battery | — |
| Displacement | 2996 cc | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel (Ingenium, Mild Hybrid) | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60-65 litres | 54 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel Mild Hybrid | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Automatic | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) |
| Mileage | 13-15 km/l | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) |
| Power | 300 bhp | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) |
| Starter | Push Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 650 litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2130 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 213 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,050 kg | 1555 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,803 mm x 1,937 mm x 1,665 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Power Adjustable with Memory | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Navigation | 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 | Premium Windsor Leather | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Meridian Signature Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Multiple USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & 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 | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Performance Tyres | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | — | Yes |
| Airbags | Multiple | 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 | Yes - 360° (top) |
| 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 | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |







