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BMW X5 vs Toyota Fortuner in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 6 trim prices distributor-verified 30 Sept 2026Comparing xDrive 50e (PHEV) vs Fortuner Automatic Transmission variants

The short answer

Toyota Fortuner costs रु 1,32,96,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the BMW X5 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The ultimate X5 for Nepal, offering tax-efficient plug-in power and enough EV range for city commutes.

Pros

Massive combined power output

Zero-emission city driving capable

Standard adaptive air suspension

Cons

Smallest boot capacity of the range

No DC fast charging capability

Very high purchase price in Nepal

As of 18 Sept 2026

Choose the Toyota Fortuner if

Toyota Fortuner costs रु 1,32,96,000 less ex-showroom.

The definitive luxury off-roader for Nepal's elite, combining high torque with the ease of an automatic, though it remains a significant financial investment. The AT variant is the definitive luxury workhorse for Nepal, offering significantly more torque and driving ease, justifying the premium over the manual.

Pros

Massive 500Nm torque for effortless climbing

Convenient 6-speed AT for city and highway use

Robust suspension built for broken roads

Higher torque (500Nm) compared to the manual variant

Smooth torque-converter AT well-suited for highway cruising

Massive presence and durability for rural Nepal roads

Cons

Lacks ADAS features found in cheaper competitors

No electronic parking brake or auto-hold

High fuel consumption in urban settings

Extremely expensive at over 2.3 Crore NPR

Interior design feels dated compared to European rivals

Absence of panoramic sunroof and ADAS at this price point

As of 11 Sept 2026

14 rows compared

BMW

रु 4,15,96,000

Toyota

Fortuner

रु 2,83,00,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 4,15,96,000

रु 2,83,00,000Cheapest

Fuel

hybrid

diesel

Distributor

Laxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.

United Traders Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

2,998 cc

80 litre (80,000 cc)

Max torque

Not disclosed

500 Nm

Transmission

Automatic

Not disclosed

Drivetrain

all-wheel-drive

4WD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Width

Not disclosed

1,855 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

2,745 mm

Boot space

Not disclosed

296 litres

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

53Better

Service centres

45Better

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Sensafin Upholstery

·Sensafin Dashboard

·Fineline stripe brown high-gloss Wood trim

·Anthracite Headliner

·Floormats

·Coffee Extended Merino Leather upholstery option

·Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory includes climate-control, mirror, power seat, audio tone, radio preset, central-locking, and lighting preferences

·Engine Start/Stop button

·Power front sport seats including 2-way power side bolsters, 2-way manual headrests and thigh support, and memory system for driver's seat and exterior mirror positions

·4-way power lumbar support for front seats

·Panoramic moonroof with fully automatic, 2-piece glass panel, power slide and lift control, wind deflector and power interior sunshade

·Power windows with key-off operation; one-touch opening/closing of all door windows, anti-trapping feature

·Multi-zone automatic Climate Control

·Power-adjustable steering column

·Comfort Access keyless entry

·Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed and automatic headlight control

·Rear-window wiper/washer with adjustable wiping interval

·Front-seat center console with armrest, storage compartment, and USB-C port with 3 amp charging ability

·Fold-up rear-seat center armrest

·Dual cupholders front and rear

·Dual front sliding sun visors with illuminated mirrors

·Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for visibility of curb when backing up

·Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and driver's-side exterior mirror

·Privacy glass

·Power outlets in front center console storage compartment, rear center console and trunk

·Universal garage-door opener

·Locking glovebox

·Travel and Comfort System includes multi-function bracket and USB-C port with 3 amp charging in backrest of each front seat

·Multi-color, adjustable ambient lighting

·3-stage heated front seats

·Iconic Sounds Electric

·Automatic Park Assistant and Backup Assistant

As of 02 Oct 2026

·Seating capacity: 7

As of 13 Oct 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility

·Wireless Device Charging

·Connected Package Professional features Real-Time Traffic Information and On-Street Parking Information (select cities), BMW Connected Music, Weather, Connected navigation, and Hazard Preview; Intelligent Personal Assistant voice control

·BMW Remote Services including My BMW App, Remote Door Unlock, MyInfo, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Lights Flash/Horn Blow, and Remote Climate

·Enhanced Roadside Assistance including BMW TeleServices

·Personal eSIM 5G

·Remote Software Upgrade capable

·HiFi Sound System

·SiriusXM® with 360L + 1 year Platinum Plan Subscription

·3-spoke power telescopic leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel

·Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system

·Outside-temperature display

·BMW Curved Display with configurable 12.3" instrument cluster and 14.9" central information display

·BMW Operating System 8.5 operated by voice, touchscreen or iDrive touchpad controller

·Cloud-based navigation system and multiple Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for map data

·Dynamic Cruise Control

·Tire Pressure Monitor

·Rear-window defroster

·BMW eDrive Services including range and charging status display, charging station search, charging timer and cabin preconditioning

As of 02 Oct 2026

·7 airbags, VSC, hill-start and downhill assist

·8-inch touchscreen with 11-speaker JBL audio

·Ventilated leather front seats

As of 13 Oct 2026

🛡️Safety

·Anti-lock Braking System

·Driver's and passenger's front airbag SRS with dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; front-passenger-seat sensors

·3-point safety belts and head restraints at all seating positions

·Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners

·Automatic high beams

·Rear-view Camera

·Acoustic safety-belt warning

·Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts

·ISOFIX attachments for child-restraint safety installation

·Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS) with side-impact airbags

·Active Protection System detects imminent accidents, pretensions belts, closes windows/moonroof, activates post-crash braking; includes Fatigue and Focus Alert

·Rollover sensor that triggers airbags and safety-belt pretensioners

·Adaptive Brakelights

·Programmable LED Daytime Running Lights

·Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter; unlocks doors; turns on hazard and interior lights

·Active Driving Assistant, includes Frontal Collision Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Speed Limit Info

·Anti-theft alarm system

·BMW Assist eCall™ includes Emergency Request (SOS button) and Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification

·Acoustic pedestrian protection

·Parking Assistant and Back-up Assistant

·Full LED Headlights with Cornering Lights

As of 02 Oct 2026

·Airbags: 7

·Tyre size: 265/60 R18 (alloy)

As of 13 Oct 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·BMW Ultimate Care

·4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks 2025 Models

·12-year Unlimited Mileage Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

·4-year Unlimited Mileage Roadside Assistance Program

·8-year/100,000-mile High-Voltage Battery Warranty

·8 years or 160,000 km battery warranty

As of 02 Oct 2026

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✨Design & Exterior

·20" V-spoke wheels, style 738 with all-season run-flat tires

·Power-folding, heated side mirrors

·Satin Aluminum roof rails

·Roof spoiler with center brakelight

·Chrome exhaust tips

·Satin Aluminum exterior trim

·Choice of non-metallic paint

·Active kidney grille

·Alpine White Non-Metallic color option

As of 02 Oct 2026

·Body type: SUV

As of 13 Oct 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Premium PHEV import for Nepal market

As of 18 Sept 2026

·Status: Currently sold through UTS

·Import: CBU import

·Imported as CBU via United Traders Syndicate

·Standard warranty of 3 years or 100,000 km

As of 11 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

BMW X5

Toyota Fortuner

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 4,15,96,000

रु 2,83,00,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 50,500

≈ रु 50,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 10,745

≈ रु 10,745

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 4,16,57,245

≈ रु 2,83,61,245

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,00,099 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 3,40,244 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

BMW X5 full details Toyota Fortuner full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Toyota Fortuner is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,32,96,000 cheaper ex-showroom (47%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Toyota Fortuner if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 44 more service centres in Nepal (45 vs 1); 45 more showrooms in Nepal (53 vs 8).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified

2 of 6

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 30 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

BMW: 8 showrooms, 1 service centre · Toyota: 53 showrooms, 45 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

BMW X5 vs Toyota Fortuner — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW X5 or Toyota Fortuner?

As of October 2026, the Toyota Fortuner starts at Rs 2.7 crore ex-showroom — Rs 80 lakh less than the BMW X5 at Rs 3.5 crore.

What is the price of the BMW X5 and Toyota Fortuner in Nepal?

The BMW X5 costs Rs 3.5 crore to Rs 4.16 crore and the Toyota Fortuner costs Rs 2.7 crore to Rs 2.83 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the BMW X5 or the Toyota Fortuner?

On our data the Toyota Fortuner is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,32,96,000 cheaper ex-showroom (47%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Toyota Fortuner if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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