| Battery & Range | - Not an EV or PHEV; no electric-only range (gadgetsgaadi.com)[3]
| - Not applicable – diesel ICE, not an EV (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel, 190 hp, 400 Nm (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
- 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
| - 2.8L 4-cyl turbo-diesel 1GD-FTV engine, 2755 cc (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
- Max power about 204 PS / 201 hp (Nepal auto coverage, global-spec diesel).(4)(9)
- Max torque around 500 Nm (global-spec 1GD-FTV, applied to Nepal diesel).
- 8-speed automatic transmission (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
- Full-time 4WD with center differential (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
- Multiple drive and off-road modes incl. Multi-Terrain Select (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase approx. 2975 mm (India-spec G30 5 Series, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
- Ground clearance approx. 158 mm (India-spec G30 5 Series, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
| - Wheelbase approx. 2850 mm (global-spec LC 250, applied to Nepal).
- Ground clearance about 221 mm (Nepali video review quoting LC 250 Nepal).
- Front independent double wishbone, rear trailing-link axle suspension (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
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| Dimensions | - Length approx. 4936 mm (India-spec G30 5 Series, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
- Width approx. 1868 mm (India-spec G30 5 Series, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
- Height approx. 1479 mm (India-spec G30 5 Series, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
| - Length about 4920 mm (global-spec LC 250, applied to Nepal).
- Width about 1980 mm (global-spec LC 250, applied to Nepal).
- Height about 1870 mm (global-spec LC 250, applied to Nepal).
- 7-seater, three-row SUV layout (TechLekh Nepal LC 250 launch article).
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| Cargo | - Boot capacity approx. 530 litres (India-spec G30 5 Series, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
| - Boot space quoted around 182 L with all three rows up (Nepali video review).
- Rear seats split-fold to expand cargo area (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
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| Comfort & Interior | - Leather upholstery with Luxury Line trim detailing (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
- Auto climate control with multi-zone function (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
| - 7-seat configuration with fabric/leatherette-type upholstery (TechLekh & LC 250 brochure, base trim).(1)
- Manual or simpler auto AC, no dual-zone climate in All-Rounder (meroauto.com & LC 250 coverage).
- Driver seat manually adjustable; fewer power adjustments vs Luxury (meroauto.com).
- No sunroof in All-Rounder variant (meroauto.com, TechLekh comparison).(4)
- Second and third-row fold-flat seating for versatility (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - iDrive system with central display and navigation (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
- Front and rear parking sensors with camera (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
| - Smaller central touchscreen vs Luxury, basic infotainment setup (meroauto.com variant comparison).
- Approx. 7-inch TFT instrument cluster in All-Rounder (NepalAutoTrader summary table).
- 6-speaker audio system in All-Rounder (NepalAutoTrader Nepal launch article).
- Keyless entry with wireless entry mentioned for LC 250 (meroauto.com).
- Rear-view camera standard (NepalAutoTrader feature list, All-Rounder).
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| Safety | - Airbags, ABS, DSC stability control standard (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
- Run-flat tyres with tyre pressure monitoring (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
| - At least 2 airbags on All-Rounder (NepalAutoTrader variant table).
- ABS with EBD and Brake Assist (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
- Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
- Hill-start and downhill assist control (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
- Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite availability indicated (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
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| Design & Exterior | - Luxury Line exterior styling with chrome accents (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
- LED headlamps and signature BMW kidney grille (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
| - Boxy retro-modern SUV styling specific to LC 250 series (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
- 18-inch alloy wheels on All-Rounder (NepalAutoTrader variant comparison).
- LED headlamps and LED rear combination lamps (LC 250 Nepal brochure PDF).
- Available colours include Avant-garde Bronze, Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black (OnlineKhabar Nepal).
- All-Rounder misses sunroof, giving cleaner roofline (meroauto.com).
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| Sales & Imports | - Imported and sold via authorized BMW dealership network in Nepal (ev-nepal.com)[2]
- Part of BMW 5 Series range officially listed in Nepal (shivajyotiauto.com.np)[1]
| - Officially launched in Nepal as 2024 LC 250 Prado (TechLekh launch coverage).
- Imported as CBU diesel SUV by United Traders Syndicate (LC 250 brochure & Nepal media).(1)
- Price officially Rs 3,32,00,000 for All-Rounder (TechLekh & OnlineKhabar price table).(7)
- Two-variant Nepal lineup: All-Rounder and Luxury (TechLekh and EV-Nepal listing).(5)
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Positioned as comfort-focused diesel executive sedan in Nepal (shivajyotiauto.com.np)[1]
| - All-Rounder positioned as more affordable off-road-focused LC 250 option (TechLekh analysis).
- Still a very high-priced SUV, targeting niche premium buyers (EV-Nepal & auto portals).(5)
- Better value if sunroof and premium audio not essential (NepalAutoTrader perspective).
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| Pros | - Efficient 2.0L diesel with strong torque and economy (India-spec, BMW 5 Series brochure)[6]
- Comfort-oriented Luxury Line equipment for executive buyers (shivajyotiauto.com.np)[1]
| - Legendary Land Cruiser durability and off-road capability (LC 250 brochure & media).(1)
- Full-time 4WD and robust ladder-frame platform (LC 250 brochure PDF).
- Cheaper than Luxury while retaining core mechanicals (TechLekh variant coverage).
- 7-seat practicality for family and adventure use (TechLekh Nepal article).
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| Cons | - No xDrive all-wheel drive option in Nepal listing (shivajyotiauto.com.np)[1]
- On-road cost high versus smaller executive sedans (gadgetsgaadi.com)[3]
| - Lacks sunroof and some comfort features vs Luxury (meroauto.com & TechLekh).(4)
- Fewer airbags and smaller screens vs Luxury trim (NepalAutoTrader comparison).
- Very expensive compared to other large SUVs in Nepal (EV-Nepal price analysis).
- Diesel-only, no hybrid option in Nepal lineup (EV-Nepal & Gadidrive specs).(5)
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