Carbike360 comprehensive BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport and Hyundai Creta N Line N8 1.5 Turbo MT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport comes with a price of ₹ 1.30 Cr and Hyundai Creta N Line N8 1.5 Turbo MT is priced at ₹ 16.82 Lakh. BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport equipped with engine whereas Hyundai Creta N Line N8 1.5 Turbo MT has .
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Bmw X7 Vs Hyundai Creta N Line
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹1.30 Cr | ₹16.82 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹2,40,036 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹31,063 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 1.7 | 4.4 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.30 Cr
₹16.82 Lakh
EMI
₹2,40,036 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹31,063 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
1.7
4.4
Colors
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling | Coupled torsion beam axle | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Rear Tyres | 285 / 45 R21 | 215 / 55 R18 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling | McPherson strut with coil spring | ||
| Front Tyres | 285 / 45 R21 | 215 / 55 R18 | ||
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver | Steel | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | Optional | - | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Rear Suspension
Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Coupled torsion beam axle
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Rear Tyres
285 / 45 R21
215 / 55 R18
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
McPherson strut with coil spring
Front Tyres
285 / 45 R21
215 / 55 R18
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Four Wheel Steering
Optional
-
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 83 | 50 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 300 | 433 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 6 | 5 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 3 | 2 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
83
50
Bootspace (litres)
300
433
Seating Capacity (Person)
6
5
Doors (Doors)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
3
2
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Transmission | Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Manual - 6 Gears | ||
| Electric Motor | 1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission | |||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm | 253 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 11.29 | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 5.8 | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | 12 bhp, 200 Nm | - | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | - | 1.5l MPi | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm | 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Fuel Type | Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) | Petrol | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 937 | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Engine | 2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1482 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - |
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
DC Fast Charging
Range (km)
-
-
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Manual - 6 Gears
Electric Motor
1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm
253 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
11.29
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
5.8
-
Max Motor Performance
12 bhp, 200 Nm
-
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Engine Type
-
1.5l MPi
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Battery
-
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Regular Charging
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
158 bhp @ 5500 rpm
AC Fast Charging
Fuel Type
Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Petrol
Driving Range (km)
937
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Engine
2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1482 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 221 | 190 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | 2490 | - | ||
| Height(mm) | 1835 | 1635 | ||
| Width(mm) | 2000 | 1790 | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 3105 | 2610 | ||
| Length(mm) | 5181 | 4330 |
Ground Clearance (mm)
221
190
Kerb Weight (kg)
2490
-
Height (mm)
1835
1635
Width (mm)
2000
1790
Wheelbase (mm)
3105
2610
Length (mm)
5181
4330
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | 40000 | Unlimited | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Remote | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock |
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Remote
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 14.9 | 8 | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | Optional | |||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Available | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | |||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Android Auto | Wired | |||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Speakers | 16 | 6 | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display |
AM/FM Radio
Touchscreen Size (inch)
14.9
8
AUX Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Optional
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Available
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
USB Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Voice Command
Internal Hard Drive
Wireless Charger
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS Navigation System
Android Auto
Wired
Gesture Control
Speakers
16
6
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | ||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) |
Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Door Ajar Warning
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Shift Indicator
Clock
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Average Speed
Instantaneous Consumption
Heads Up Display (HUD)
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
Roof-mounted Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
| Ventilated Seat Type | Heated and cooled | |||
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leatherette | ||
| Third Row Seat Adjustment | ||||
| Headrests | Front, Second & Third | Front & Rear | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full | ||
| Split Third Row Seat | 50:50 split | |||
| Ventilated Seats | Front only | |||
| Interior Colours | Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect | Sporty Black / Athletic Red inserts | ||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | |||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Captain Seats | Bench | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Third Row Seat Type | Bench | |||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) | 10 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down) | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down) | ||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | With Cup Holder | ||
| Driver Armrest |
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated and cooled
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Third Row Seat Adjustment
Headrests
Front, Second & Third
Front & Rear
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
Split Third Row Seat
50:50 split
Ventilated Seats
Front only
Interior Colours
Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect
Sporty Black / Athletic Red inserts
Massage Seats
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Captain Seats
Bench
Front Seatback Pockets
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Seat Adjustment
22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
10 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
With Cup Holder
Driver Armrest
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Differential Lock | Electronic | |||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | Torque-On-Demand | |||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Brake Assist (BA)
Differential Lock
Electronic
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Torque-On-Demand
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested | - | ||
| Airbags | 8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing |
Seat Belt Warning
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
-
Airbags
8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Departure Prevention
Blind Spot Detection
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
| Soft-close Door | ||||
| One Touch Up | All | |||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| One Touch Down | All | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | Auto Folding | ||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Black | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Chrome | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Electric | Rear - Manual | ||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic |
Soft-close Door
One Touch Up
All
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
One Touch Down
All
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Auto Folding
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain-sensing Wipers
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Black
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Chrome
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Electric
Rear - Manual
Scuff Plates
Metallic
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | Driver & Co-Driver | |||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Multi-colour | |||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Cornering Headlights | Active | |||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Ambient Interior Count | 15 | - | ||
| Fog Lights | LED | |||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Taillights
LED
LED
Cornering Headlights
Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Puddle Lamps
Ambient Interior Count
15
-
Fog Lights
LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
| 12V Power Outlets | ||||
| Rear AC | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear | ||
| Cruise Control | Adaptive | |||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Five Zone) | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | ||
| Steering Adjustment | Electric Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Parking Assist | 360 Degree Camera | Reverse Camera with Guidance | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver | Co-Driver Only | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls | - | ||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - Internal & Driver Door | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | Yes with Auto Hold | Yes with Auto Hold | ||
| Cabin Boot Access |
12V Power Outlets
Rear AC
Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Five Zone)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Co-Driver Only
Third Row AC Zone
Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
-
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Manual - Internal Only
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Electronic Parking Brake
Yes with Auto Hold
Yes with Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Third Row Cup Holders | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front, Second & Third | Front & Rear | ||
| Cooled Glovebox |
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders
Front, Second & Third
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
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Pros And Cons
BMW X7
- Quick Acceleration
- Three Strong Engines
- Driver-Assist Features are Standard
- Luxury Seats
Hyundai Creta N Line
- Gets a matte colour option
- Re-tuned steering weighs better & feels more precise than regular Creta
- Suspension setup is stiffer & feels more sporty & dynamic than regular Creta
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