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BMW 5 Series vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
BMW 5 SeriesToyota Land Cruiser Prado
Ex-showroom priceRs 2.4 crore – Rs 3.3 croreRs 2.83 crore – Rs 3.34 crore
Fuelpetroldiesel
Variants on sale84
DistributorLaxmi Premium Motors (authorized BMW importer and distributor for Nepal)United Traders Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.
Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

BMW 5 Series

530i Sportरु 2,39,96,000
530i M Sportरु 2,89,96,000
520d Luxury Lineरु 2,69,96,000
530d M Sportरु 2,99,96,000
530eरु 3,29,96,000
530i Sport Lineरु 2,39,96,000
530i M Sport Packageरु 2,89,96,000
530d M Sport Packageरु 2,99,96,000

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Land Cruiser Prado TX Manual Transmissionरु 2,83,00,000
Land Cruiser Prado TX Automatic Transmissionरु 2,86,00,000
Land Cruiser Prado VX Manual Transmissionरु 3,32,00,000
Land Cruiser Prado VX Automatic Transmissionरु 3,34,00,000
Specifications — 5 Series 530i Sport vs Land Cruiser Prado Land Cruiser Prado TX Manual Transmission
CategoryBMW 5 SeriesToyota Land Cruiser Prado
Battery & Range
  • Plug-in hybrid 5 Series available in Nepal (Investopaper – model line, not variant-specific)[3]
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine, 135 kW (184 hp) @ 5000–6500 rpm (techmandu.com – India-spec)[2]
  • Max torque 290 Nm @ 1350–4250 rpm (techmandu.com – India-spec)[2]
  • 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission (techmandu.com – India-spec)[2]
  • Drive type listed as AWD (techmandu.com – India-spec)[2]
  • Diesel engine, manual transmission, 4WD SUV
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Ground clearance not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Dimensions
  • Overall exterior dimensions not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Kerb weight not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • 7-seater SUV body style, exact dimensions not disclosed
Cargo
  • Boot / cargo volume not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Boot/cargo volume not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Comfort & Interior
  • Described as premium executive sedan for Nepal market (gariguide.com)[7]
  • Likely leather upholstery and high-quality cabin (India-spec, generic BMW 5 Series positioning)[2]
  • Premium 7-seat cabin, comfort-focused SUV
  • Interior feature details not disclosed officially
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Modern BMW infotainment system expected; exact screen size not disclosed (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Convenience features typical of luxury sedan segment (gariguide.com, India-spec expectation)[7][2]
  • Infotainment and convenience features not disclosed officially
Safety
  • Advanced safety and driver-assistance features expected; exact list not disclosed (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • BMW 5 Series positioned as high-safety luxury sedan in Nepal (gariguide.com)[7]
  • Safety feature list not disclosed officially
Design & Exterior
  • Sedan body style, executive luxury design (techmandu.com, gariguide.com)[2][7]
  • Sport trim implies more dynamic exterior styling (Shivajyoti price list context)[1]
  • Land Cruiser Prado SUV with off-road oriented design
  • Detailed exterior features not disclosed officially
Sales & Imports
  • Officially sold by BMW Nepal, price band 5 Series NPR 2.39–3.79 crore (gariguide.com)[7]
  • Variant price listed at NPR 2,39,96,000 (techmandu.com, shivajyotiauto.com.np)[2][1]
  • Officially sold by United Traders Syndicate in Nepal
  • Diesel TX MT variant price from NPR 28,300,000
Value for Money Verdict
  • Entry petrol trim, lowest-priced 5 Series in Nepal (gariguide.com, techmandu.com)[7][2]
  • Targets buyers wanting BMW badge at lowest 5 Series cost (gariguide.com)[7]
  • Positioned as premium 7-seat off-road SUV
  • Exact on-road vs ex-showroom breakup not disclosed
Pros
  • Most affordable BMW 5 Series option in Nepal (gariguide.com)[7]
  • Balanced power and efficiency for executive users (techmandu.com – India-spec engine)[2]
  • Legendary Land Cruiser Prado nameplate and 4WD capability
  • Official distributor support and nationwide presence
Cons
  • Fewer luxury features than higher trims (variant hierarchy implication)[1][2]
  • No official Nepal-detailed spec sheet publicly available (bmw-laxmi.com.np search)[6]
  • Detailed spec and feature list not publicly disclosed
  • High pricing limits accessibility for mass buyers

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW 5 Series or Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?

As of July 2026, the BMW 5 Series starts at Rs 2.4 crore ex-showroom — Rs 43.04 lakh less than the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado at Rs 2.83 crore.

What is the price of the BMW 5 Series and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in Nepal?

The BMW 5 Series costs Rs 2.4 crore to Rs 3.3 crore and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado costs Rs 2.83 crore to Rs 3.34 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the BMW 5 Series or the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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