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BMW 8 Series vs Mahindra Thar

8 Series Vs Thar

Key HighlightsBMW 8 SeriesMahindra Thar
On Road PriceRs.2,56,42,164*Rs.19,81,546*
Mileage (city)-8 kmpl
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)43951997
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 8 Series vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.2,56,42,164*
Rs.19,81,546*
Finance Available (EMI)NoRs.37,720/month
InsuranceRs.8,89,164
8 Series Insurance

Rs.94,771
Thar Insurance

User Rating
4.9
Based on 11 Reviews
4.5
Based on 1201 Reviews
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Twin Power Turbo Engine
mStallion 150 TGDi
Displacement (cc)
4395
1997
No. of Cylinders
8
8 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
600bhp@6000rpm
150.19bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
750nm@1800-5600rpm
300Nm@1250-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
-
Turbo Charger
YesYes
Super Charger
No-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8 Speed
6-Speed AT
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
AWD
4WD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)-
8
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)5.59
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)68
57
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Steering Type
Power
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt&Telescope
Tilt
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
0-100kmph (Seconds)
3.3
-
Braking (100-0kmph)
35.68m

-
Tyre Size
285/40 R19
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless All-Terrain
Alloy Wheel Size
19
-
Quarter Mile11.90s@195.31kmph
-
0-100Kmph (Tested)4.02s

-
City driveability (20-80kmph)3.15s

-
Braking (80-0 kmph)23.42m

-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
18

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
5082
3985
Width (mm)
1932
1820
Height (mm)
1407
1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
128
226
Wheel Base (mm)
3023
2450
Kerb Weight (kg)
1875-2070
-
Front Track-
1520
Rear Track-
1520
Approach Angle-
41.2
Break Over Angle-
26.2
Departure Angle-
36
Seating Capacity
4
4
No. of Doors
4
3

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
Yes-
Power Boot
Yes-
Power folding 3rd Row SeatNo-
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
-
Air Quality Control
Yes-
Remote Climate Control (A/C)
No-
Remote Trunk Opener
No-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
Yes-
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes-
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes-
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
Yes-
Rear AC Vents
Yes-
Heated Seats Front
Yes-
Heated Seats Rear
No-
Seat Lumbar Support
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Navigation System
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
-
50:50 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes-
Glove Box Cooling
Yes-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Yes-
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Steering Mounted TripmeterNo-
Central Console Armrest
Yes-
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
No-
Battery Saver
Yes-
Lane Change Indicator
YesYes
Additional Features-
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
Massage Seats
No-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
-
One Touch Operating Power Window
All
-
Autonomous Parking
Full
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
Yes-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Leather SeatsYes-
Fabric Upholstery
No-
Leather Steering WheelYes-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYes-
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes-
Cigarette LighterYes-
Digital Odometer
Yes-
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Dual Tone Dashboard
No-
Additional Features-
Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
Digital Cluster-
Yes
Upholstery-
Leatherette

Exterior

Available Colors-
Everest White
Rage Red
Stealth Black
Desert Fury
Deep Grey
Thar Colors
Body TypeCoupe
All Coupe Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
Yes-
Fog Lights Rear
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
No-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Headlamp Washers
Yes-
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Washer
Yes-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel CoversNo-
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power AntennaNo-
Tinted Glass
No-
Rear Spoiler
No-
Roof CarrierNo-
Sun Roof
No-
Side Stepper
No-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
Yes-
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
Yes-
Chrome Garnish
No-
Dual Tone Body Colour
No-
Smoke HeadlampsYes-
Projector Headlamps
Yes-
Halogen Headlamps-
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes-
Cornering Foglamps
No-
Roof Rail
No-
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
-
Trunk OpenerSmart
-
Heated Wing Mirror
No-
LED DRLs
Yes-
LED Headlights
Yes-
LED Taillights
YesYes
Additional Features-
Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Fog Lights-
Front
Tyre Size
285/40 R19
255/65 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless All-Terrain
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
19
-

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
Yes-
Child Safety Locks
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
No. of Airbags6
2
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYes-
Side Airbag RearNo-
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Xenon HeadlampsNo-
Rear Seat Belts
Yes-
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes-
Side Impact Beams
Yes-
Front Impact Beams
Yes-
Traction ControlYes-
Adjustable Seats
Yes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Vehicle Stability Control System
Yes-
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
Yes-
Engine Check Warning
Yes-
EBD
Yes-
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety FeaturesCornering Brake Control, BMW Condition Based Service, Head Airbags front and rear
Front Axle ( Semi-Floating With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Rear Axle ( Banjo Beam With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Hub Lock ( Automatic ),Brake Specification (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with tandem Master Cylinder),Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (litre)-20(Applicable Only For CRDe Engine),Tool Kit Organiser,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentail,Mechanical Locking Differential ( mHawk 130 only),Washable Floor With Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks In Front & Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Roll-Over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Rear Camera
Yes-
Anti Theft DeviceYes-
Anti Pinch Power Windows
All
-
Speed Alert
Yes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Knee Airbags
No-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
Yes-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
Yes-
Blind Spot Monitor
No-
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYes-
360 View Camera
Yes-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call-
No
Over Speeding Alert-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
No-
Cd Changer
No-
Dvd Player
No-
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
Yes-
Mirror Link
Yes-
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes-
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Wifi Connectivity
Yes-
Compass
No-
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
10.25
7
Connectivity
-
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
Internal Storage
Yes-
No. of Speakers
16
4
Rear Entertainment System
Yes-
Additional FeaturesSun Protection Glazing, Adaptive Headlights with anti-dazzle high-beam (BMW Selective Beam) and High-beam assistant
-
Usb Ports-
Yes
Inbuilt Apps-
BlueSense
Tweeter-
2
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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