Comparing the Mahindra BE 6 and the Honda City e:HEV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra BE 6 is available at a price on request, while the Honda City e:HEV is priced at ₹1,989,990. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Lithium-ion Blade (BYD) – 59 kWh or 79 kWh | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Displacement | — | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | — | Petrol hybrid |
| Gearbox | Single-speed | e-CVT |
| Mileage | — | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 59 kWh battery 231 hp, 79 kWh battery 282–286 hp | 126 PS (combined) |
| Starter | Push Start Button | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 59 kWh or 79 kWh | 0.73 kWh |
| Charging Time | AC: 7.2 kW ~8 h; 11.2 kW ~6 h (59 kWh); DC fast (140–180 kW): 20 min (20–80%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes | — |
| Range | 535–557 km (59 kWh), 682 km (79 kWh) | 1000 |
| Regenerative Braking | 4-level regen, single-pedal | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 L | 410 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1240 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,371 × 1,907 × 1,627 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic electric power steering | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | Twin 12.3″ digital screens | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | Twin 12.3″ info + touchscreen with MAIA, Snapdragon, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Push button start |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Adaptive cruise control |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | — | Leather upholstery |
| Sound System | Up to 16‑speaker Harman Kardon Dolby Atmos | 8-speaker sound system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic glass roof | One-touch electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Front & rear USB ports | 2 |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | Auto LED | Full LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full LED | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 185/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6–7 | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Smart keyless entry |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Desert Myst, Desert Myst Satin, Everest White, Everest White Satin, Firestorm Orange, Tango Red, Deep Forest, Stealth Black. | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic |
