Tata Safari vs BMW 6 Series [2008-2011]

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari and BMW 6 Series [2008-2011]. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh and BMW 6 Series [2008-2011] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. The Tata Safari is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and BMW 6 Series [2008-2011] is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl and 6 Series [2008-2011] provides the mileage of 11.23 kmpl.

Safari vs 6 Series [2008-2011] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	6 Series [2008-2011]
Price	Rs. 15.49 Lakh	Rs. 1.06 Crore
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	4395 cc
Power	168 bhp	407 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 15.49 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 6 Series [2008-2011]

650i Coupe

Rs. 1.06 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Tata Safari

Smart

BMW 6 Series [2008-2011]

650i Coupe

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	V8 engine with 4 valve technology
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	407 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	600 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details	11.23View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	815
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	aluminium double-joint spring strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	aluminium integral rear axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	245 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	245 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black
Scuff Plates
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Lunar Slate	Deep Sea Blue
	Stellar Frost	Havana
		Vermilion Red
		Black Sapphire
		Orion Silver
		Space Grey
		Titanium Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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Safari vs 6 Series [2008-2011] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Safari and BMW 6 Series [2008-2011]?

Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh and BMW 6 Series [2008-2011] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. Hence Tata Safari is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Safari and 6 Series [2008-2011] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Smart variant, mileage of Safari is 16.3kmpl and for the 650i Coupe variant, mileage of 6 Series [2008-2011] is 11.23kmpl. Thus making Safari the most fuel efficient as compared to 6 Series [2008-2011]

Q: How is the performance of Safari compared to 6 Series [2008-2011]?

For the Smart variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the 650i Coupe variant, 4395 cc Petrol engine of 6 Series [2008-2011] produces 407 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Tata Safari vs BMW 6 Series [2008-2011]

Length (mm)	4668	4894
Width (mm)	1922	1894
Height (mm)	1795	1369
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2855
Kerb Weight (kg)		1845

Doors (Doors)	5	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	4
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	420
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	70

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Headlights	LED Projector	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital

Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6+
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited