BMW X5 vs Mahindra Thar Comparison

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BMW X5
xDrive 30d xLine
Rs94.90 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT
Rs16.03 Lakh^*
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BMW X5
xDrive 30d xLine
94.90 Lakh^*
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LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT
16.03 Lakh^*
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BMW X5 vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy BMW X5 or Mahindra Thar? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW X5 price starts at Rs 79.90 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 40i SportX Plus (Petrol) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 13.53 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt 4-Str Convert Top (Petrol). X5 has 2998 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X5 has a mileage of 13.38 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Thar has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Basic Information	xDrive 30d xLine	LX 4-Str Hard Top Diesel AT
Brand Name	BMW	Mahindra
On Road Price	Rs.1,00,23,193^#	Rs.19,42,983^#
Offers & Discount	No	No
User Rating	4.8 Based on 25 Reviews	4.3 Based on 208 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,90,787 Check Now	Rs.37,764 Check Now
Insurance	Rs.1,93,396 X5 Insurance	Rs.1,01,009 Thar Insurance
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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine	mHawk 130 Engine
Displacement (cc)	2993	2184
No Of Cylinder	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	-	No
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261.50bhp@4000rpm	130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	620Nm@1500-2500rpm	300nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Engine
Compression Ratio	-	9.5:1
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed Steptronic	6 Speed
Mild Hybrid	-	No
Drive Type	No	4X4
Clutch Type	No	No
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Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage (City)	No	9.0 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)	13.38 kmpl	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	80.0 (Litres)	57.0 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)	No	No
Drag Coefficient	No	No
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension	Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.25m
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.5	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI
Tyre Size	F 275/45 R20, R 305/40 R20	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Runflat	Tubeless, Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	R20	R18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Rear Suspension

Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Steering Type

Power

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4922	3985
Width (mm)	2218	1855
Height (mm)	1745	1844
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2975	2450
Front Tread (mm)	1666	1520
Rear Tread (mm)	1686	1520
Seating Capacity	5	4
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	No
Power Boot	Yes	-
Power folding 3rd Row Seat	-	No
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	No
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	-	No
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	No
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	No
Remote Horn & Light Control	-	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Cup Holders Front	Yes	No
Cup Holders Rear	Yes	No
Rear AC Vents	Yes	No
Heated Seats Front	-	No
Heated Seats Rear	-	No
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	No
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	No
Foldable Rear Seat	-	No
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Smart Key Band	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Glove Box Cooling	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	No
Tailgate Ajar	Yes	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic Transmission, including gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, xDrive - Intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, BMW Driving Experience Switch (Modes: ECO PRO COMFORT, SPORT, ADAPTIVE) , Launch Control Function, Integrated Brake System, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant, Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view, Telephony with wireless charging and extended functionality	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat, Reclining Mechanism, Adjustable Headrests, 50:50 Split in Rear Seat, Tool Kit Organiser, Lockable Glovebox, Illuminated Key Ring, Utility hook in backrest of co-driver seat,Centre roof lamp,Rear Demister,Dashboard Grab handle for front passenger
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	No
Autonomous Parking	No	No
Drive Modes	4	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Power Boot

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	No
Fabric Upholstery	No	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Compartment	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	No
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	Automatic air conditioning with 4-zone control, with separate control for rear left and right passengers and 2 extra vents in B-Pillars, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Floor mats in velour, Glass application ‘CraftedClarity’ for interior elements. Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40, Roller Sunblind, rear side windows, Seat adjustment electrical driver and passenger with memory function for driver, Smoker's package, Travel & Comfort System, with two USB Type-C connections and preparations for multifunction bracket in backrests of 1st seat row, Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display, Fine-wood trim poplar grain Anthracite-Brown open-pored, Leather 'Vernasca' design-perforated Ivory White	All-New Interiors, Coloured MID Display in Instrument Cluster, Adventure Statistics, Adventure Connect: Calendar Integration
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Available Colors	Phytonic BlueMineral WhiteBlack SapphireX5 Colors	Galaxy GreyAquamarineRocky BeigeMystic CopperRed RageNapoli Black+1 MoreThar Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	Yes
Tinted Glass	No	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Removable Or Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Moon Roof	Yes	No
Side Stepper	No	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	No
Chrome Grille	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Dual Tone Body Colour	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	No
Roof Rail	Yes	No
Lighting	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights	LED Tail lamps
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	No
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlights	Yes	No
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Additional Features	BMW kidney grille with exclusively designed vertical slats with front sides in aluminium with satinised look, grille frame in Pearl Chrome, BMW individual Exterior Line aluminium with window frame decorative moulding in satinised look, Specific air inlets in aluminium with satinised look, Air Breather in Pearl Chrome with surround in aluminium with satinised look, Specific grilles in the front lateral air inlets in black High-Gloss, Side skirts trim with trim strip in aluminium with satinised look, Tailpipe trims in aluminium with satinised look, Door sill strips with ‘BMW’ designation, Car key with Chrome clasp, Comfort Access System with electric operation of split-tailgate, BMW Laserlight 3 levels LED lights with low-beam, high-beam and high-beam headlights with laser module, 'L'-shaped daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, Adaptive Headlights including BMW Selective Beam, High beam assistant, Blue illuminated 'X' signature, Accent lighting with turn indicators, Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Roof rails aluminium satinated, Two-part tailgate, Automatic operation of tailgate, Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable and heated, electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror, Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting with Welcome Light Carpet	Hard Top, Dual Tone Bumpers,Bonnet Latches, Deep Silver Finish Vertical Slats on the Front Grille, R18 Deep Silver Alloy Wheels with Thar Branding, Wheel Arch Cladding, Moulded Side Foot Steps, Fender-mounted Radio Antenna, Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel
Tyre Size	F 275/45 R20, R 305/40 R20	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Runflat	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size	R20	R18
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Available Colors

Phytonic BlueMineral WhiteBlack SapphireX5 Colors

Galaxy GreyAquamarineRocky BeigeMystic CopperRed Rage+1 MoreThar Colors

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No Of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Auto	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	No
Clutch Lock	No	No
EBD	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Features	Automatic Start/Stop function, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Park Distance Control (PDC), Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Vehicle Iobiliser, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats, Run-Flat Tyres with reinforced side walls , Three-point seat belts at all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters in the front, Warning triangle with first-aid kit , Crash Sensor and Dynamic Braking Lights, Emergency Spare Wheel	Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle, Mechanical Locking Differential, Brake Locking Differential, Washable Floor with Drain Plugs, Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear, Tow Hitch Protection, ESP with Roll-over Mitigation,Roll Cage, Panic Braking Signal, Vehicle Over-speed Warning, Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch, Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Automatic Hub Lock,Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 20L
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All	No
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads Up Display	No	No
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Lane Watch Camera	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	No
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	No
360 View Camera	Yes	No
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Cd Player	No	No
Cd Changer	No	No
Dvd Player	No	No
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	No
Mirror Link	-	No
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	No
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	No
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	12.3 Inch	7 Inch
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	No	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
Internal Storage	Yes	No
Number Of Speaker	16	4
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	BMW Display Key with LCD colour display and touch control panel, BMW Gesture Control , Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch Functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Integrated 32GB hard drive for maps and audio files, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system (464 W, 16 speakers)	2 Tweeters, BlueSense App Connectivity,SMS Read-Out
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Warranty
Introduction Date	No	No
Warranty Time	No	No
Warranty Distance	No	No

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