BMW X7 vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Tata Safari price starts at Rs. 13.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.12 Crore cheaper than the base variant of BMW X7, priced at Rs. 1.26 Crore. On the performance front, the X7 uses a 2998cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the X7 and Safari, the X7 is the better pick for performance, while the Safari stands out for affordability.

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X7 vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X7Tata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.26 CroreRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 11.29 kmplNot Available
Engine 2998 cc1498 cc
Max power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm
Top speed 245 Km/hNot Available

X7 vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport SignatureTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
38 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name BMW Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.26 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
BMW X7 Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.29 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 285/45 R21 235/65/R17
Boot Space Not Available 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,43,373 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.14 Lakh X7 Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
3.0 L 6-cylinder
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.8 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
83 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
245 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.29 Kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
17
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
285/45 R21
235/65/R17
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Additional Interior Features
"Door sill finishers with M designation,Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino,BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite,Vehicle key with exclusive M lettering,BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Floor mats in Velour,Glass application CraftedClarity for interior elements,3rd Row seats fully foldable into floor of luggage compartment and dividable by 50:50,M Leather steering wheel including multifunction buttons, an M badge, steering wheel rim in leather ‘Walknappa’ Black with black stitching and contoured thumb rests,Power socket (12 V) 1x centre console front, centre console rear, luggage compartment on righ,Effective reduction of noise level in the interior,Less noise in the interior created by wind and engine,A comfortably peaceful ambience,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display,Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
6
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
`M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
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
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5181*2000*1835 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Gesture Control, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, Drive Recorder, Anti-Theft Recorder, Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
5
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
`M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Not Available
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt &Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
no inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
9
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with braking function,Launch Control Function,Integrated Brake System,Fully Integrated High Beam Assistant,Rain sensor and automatic driving lights,Sun Protection Glazing,anti-dazzle function (drivers side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Brake Energy Regeneration,Active Park Distance Control,Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row,Automatic Differential Brake,Active Protection with Attentiveness Assistant,Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC,Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function,ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats 2nd seat row and 3rd seat row,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,M Sport Brake
Roll Over Mitigation
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No

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 X7 Better Than Tata Safari?

100% users have chosen BMW X7 over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 133 users have also rated BMW X7 and Tata Safari on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Tata Safari has out rated BMW X7 on all the rating factors.
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 X7
Mileage 3.3 4.2
Performance 3.3 4.3
Comfort 3.3 4.4
Maintenance 3.3 4.3
Safety 3.8 4.6
Features 3.8 4.2
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BMW X7 Vs Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X7 vs Tata Safari?
Tata Safari has out rated BMW X7 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW X7 vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari is cheaper than BMW X7 by ₹1.12 Crore.
Which car offers better performance BMW X7 vs Tata Safari?
For the xDrive40i M Sport Signature version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X7 produces 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm of power and 520Nm@1850-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X7 has better performance.

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