Compare MG Hector vs MG Astor vs BMW 8 Series

Hector vs Astor vs 8 Series Features

• Safety

  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Remote	Keyless	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	4	4	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	-	Driver	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	Driver	Driver	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	-	Halogen,Halogen	LED
  Tail Light	LED + Halogen Bulb	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	Iconic Ivory / Black	Ivory White / Black, Black, Cognac / Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Hector vs Astor vs 8 Series Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	-	5.2
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	11.3
  Driving Range (km)	-	-	768
  Engine	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled	VTi-TECH 1.5	B58 Turbocharged I6
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	No	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
  Others	-	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.6	6.15
  Suspension - Front	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs	MacPherson Strut	Double wishbone with adaptive variable shock absorber
  Suspension - Rear	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Multi-link with adaptive variable shock absorber
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	215 / 60 R17	215 / 55 R17	245 / 45 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	215 / 60 R17	215 / 55 R17	275 / 40 R18
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	587	488	440
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	60	48	68
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4655	4323	5082
  Width (mm)	1835	1809	1932
  Height (mm)	1760	1650	1407
  Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2585	3023
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	-	128
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1303	1875
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5	4

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Hector vs Astor vs 8 Series User Ratings

Overall Rating	4.4/5 5 Ratings 5 Reviews	2.3/5 17 Ratings 15 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	4.5 Exterior	4.4 Exterior	-
	4.5 Interior	4.4 Interior	-
	4.5 Ride Quality	2.5 Ride Quality	-