Citroen Basalt X Vs BMW M8 comparison

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₹ 7.95 Lakh

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Citroen Basalt X Vs BMW M8 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Basalt X Vs M8 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Basalt X Vs M8 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW M8 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 2.56 Crore. On the other hand, Citroen Basalt X price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 7.95 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 13.11 Lakh for range topping Petrol model.

Summary	Citroen Basalt X	BMW M8
Price	₹ 7.95 Lakh	₹ 2.56 Crore
Manufacturer	Citroen	BMW
Body Type	Coupe	Coupe
Mileage	18.00 KM/L	8.70 KM/L
Power	81 bhp@ 5750 rpm bhp	600 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp
Engine	1199 CC	4395 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Basalt X Vs M8 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW M8 base Petrol engine returns 9 KM/L. The Citroen Basalt X base Petrol returns 18 KM/L.

Basalt X Vs M8 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW M8 gets 600 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Citroen Basalt X comes in 2 Petrol 110 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 81 bhp@ 5750 rpm bhp engines.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	PureTech 3-cylinder	4.4-litre V8 Twin-turbocharged Motor
Displacement (CC)	1199 CC	4395 CC
No. of Cylinders	3	8
Power	81 bhp@ 5750 rpm	600 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm
Top Speed	N/A	250
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	10.0	3.2
No. of gears	5	8
Drive Train	N/A	AWD
Turbocharger	N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4352 mm	4867 mm
Width	1765 mm	1907 mm
Height	1593 mm	1362 mm
Wheelbase	2651 mm	2827 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	130 mm
Kerb Weight	1061 KG	1960 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	470 L	420 L
No. of Doors	5	2
No. of Rows	2	2
Seating Capacity	5	4
Fuel tank Capacity	45.0	68.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	18.00 KM/L	8.70 KM/L
Mileage - City	N/A	7.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	N/A	10.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Rear Twist Beam With Coil Spring	Five-linkSpace-Saver
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Steering Type	Electric	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Steering Adjustability	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy	Radial Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	205 / 60 R16	275/35 R20
Rear Tyre Size	205 / 60 R16	285/35R20
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Space-Saver
Spare Wheel Size	185/65 R15	275/35 R20

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	4-Zone Climate Control
Front AC	Yes	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Yes	Yes
Third Row AC Zone	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Yes	Automatic Dual Zone
Paddle Shift	No	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	No	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	Yes
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	No	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	Yes

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Electrically Adjustable
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	No	Electrically Adjustable
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Merino Leather
Rear Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	No	40:20:40
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Headrests	Front & Rear	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Seat Memory Function	Yes	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	No

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags		-
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Traction Control	No	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	No
Lane Assist	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Auto Emergency Braking	No	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	No
Speed Alert System	Yes	No
Parking Assistance	Yes	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	No	No

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	LED	Adaptive LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	No
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	Front	No
Ambient Lighting	No	No
Automatic High Beam Assist	No	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Lights	No	Yes
Cabin Lamps	Yes	No

Exterior Features

Sunroof	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	No
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	No
Chrome Accents	Yes	No
ORVM Adjustments	Electrcially	No
Rear Spoiler	No	No
Skid Plates	Yes	No
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	No
Trip Meter	Digital	No
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	No	No
Clock	Digital	No
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Tachometer	Digital	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	No
Touchscreen Display Size	10.25 Inch	No
Audio System	Standard Audio System	No
Speakers		16
Tweeters		-
Subwoofer	No	-
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	No	No
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Smartphone Connectivity	No
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	No	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	No
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	No	No
Geofencing	No	No
Digital Key	No	No
AI Voice Assistance	No	No
Auto Park Assist	No	No
Autonomous Driving Level	No	No
SOS Button	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	No	No
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Years / 1,00,000 Km	No

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