BMW X1 vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Tata Safari price starts at Rs. 26.76 Lakh, which is Rs. 24.14 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X1, priced at Rs. 50.90 Lakh. On the performance front, the X1 uses a 1499cc engine producing 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm and the Safari a 1956cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the X1 and Safari, the Safari is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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X1 vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X1Tata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 50.90 LakhRs. 26.76 Lakh
Mileage 16.35 kmplNot Available
Engine 1499 cc1956 cc
Max power 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm
Top speed 219 Km/hNot Available

X1 vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X1 sDrive18i M SportTata Safari Accomplished Ultra 6S Stealth AT
Rating
49 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name BMW Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 50.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 26.76 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 1956 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed Steptronic 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 16.35 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 245/55/R19
Boot Space 500 Liters 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 98,464 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 51,766 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance X1 Insurance Safari Insurance
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Displacement
1499 cc
1956 cc
Engine Type
B38 turbo I3
Kryotec 2.0L
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1956 cc
Max Power
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed Steptronic
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
ECO|CITY|SPORT
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
9.2 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
51 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
219 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
16.35 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
245/55/R19
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting functio
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.24
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
6
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
500 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
No
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4447*1821*1598 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
12
10
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
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
14.52 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Over Mitigatio
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
BMW Connected
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is BMW X1 Better Than Tata Safari?

100% users have chosen BMW X1 over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 156 users have also rated BMW X1 and Tata Safari on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW X1 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. On the basis of maintenance 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 Safari X1
Mileage 4.5 4.2
Performance 4.9 4.3
Comfort 4.9 4.4
Maintenance 4.2 4.2
Safety 5.0 4.6
Features 4.4 4.2
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Which car is best between BMW X1 vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences BMW X1 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW X1 vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari is cheaper than BMW X1 by ₹24.14 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X1 vs Tata Safari?
For the sDrive18i M Sport version, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 produces 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm of power and 230Nm@1500–4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Accomplished Ultra 6S Stealth AT version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X1 has better performance.

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