BMW iX1 vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: August 19, 2026

Mahindra XEV 9e price starts at Rs. 21.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 30.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW iX1, priced at Rs. 52.40 Lakh. In terms of range, the iX1 offers a claimed 531 km/charge, while the XEV 9e delivers 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the iX1 uses a 66.4 kWh battery producing 204bhp and the XEV 9e a 59 kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the iX1 and XEV 9e, the XEV 9e is the better pick for affordability and range.

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iX1 vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification BMW iX1Mahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 52.40 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Range 531 km/charge542 km/charge
Battery capacity 66.4 kWh59 kWh
Charging time 30Min-130kW-(10-80%)20Min with 140 kW DC
Max power 204bhp228bhp
Top speed 175 Km/hNot Available

iX1 vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW iX1 LWBMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
Rating
2 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 204bhp 228bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
BMW iX1 Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 245/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,01,365 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.21 Lakh iX1 Insurance Rs. 97,948 XEV 9e Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Battery Type
Lithium lon
Lithium-ion
Motor Power
150 kW
170 kW
Battery Capacity
66.4 kWh
59 kWh
Motor Type
2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
204bhp
228bhp
Range
531 km/charge
542 km/charge
Max Torque
250Nm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
20Min with 140 kW DC
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
20Min with 140 kW DC

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
8.6 Sec
Not Available
Top Speed
175 Km/h
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Widescreen Curved Display | Chrome Inner Door Handles | Door Pockets Front & Rear | M Sport Interior
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Powered
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4616*1845*1612 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
207 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat | 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto | Harmon Kardon Sound System
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
12
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers | Large Panoramic Glass Roof
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.7 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
No
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Electronic Parking Brake
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW iX1
  • Affordable Luxury at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • The iX1 LWB is the most affordable luxury EV in India
  • Undercutting its competitors by a significant margin
  • Spacious Cabin
  • The longer wheelbase translates to better rear-seat comfort and more legroom, making it a great choice for chauffeur-driven passengers
  • Decent Range & Efficiency: 531 km range on a single charge (MIDC-rated) which translates to roughly 450 km real world range make it a practical choice for long-distance travel
  • BMW’s Signature Handling: Despite the front-wheel-drive setup
  • The iX1 LWB still maintains BMW’s nimble and precise steering, offering enjoyable driving dynamics
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated too
BMW iX1
  • Missing Features: No heads-up display, ventilated seats or advanced ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking
  • Complicated Infotainment System: The iDrive OS9 interface is cumbersome, with tasks like adjusting regen modes buried deep in menus and physical buttons sorely missed
  • A bit of thud: At slower speeds, some road imperfections might creep into the cabin
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in

Is BMW IX1 Better Than Mahindra XEV 9e?

80% users have chosen BMW iX1 over Mahindra XEV 9e in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 9 users have also rated BMW iX1 and Mahindra XEV 9e on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor XEV 9e iX1
Mileage 5.0 5.0
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 5.0
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s

BMW iX1 Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between BMW iX1 vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW iX1 vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Mahindra XEV 9e is cheaper than BMW iX1 by ₹30.50 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW iX1 vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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