Comparing the Mahindra BE.6 and the Kia Seltos 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 ₹1,890,000, while the Kia Seltos is priced at ₹1,372,000. 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 | 79 kWh Lithium-ion | — |
| Displacement | — | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | — | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 210 kW | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Touch-based engine Start/Stop button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 79 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | 8 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes | — |
| Range | 683 km | — |
| Regenerative Braking | 4-level multi-step manual adjustment coupled with an intelligent Auto Mode and a one-touch Single Pedal Drive function | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 l | 433 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2070 kg | 1320 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4371 mm, 1907 mm, 1627 mm | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | High-power Electric Power Steering column with a Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) matrix, mechanically supporting both Tilt & Telescopic adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) framework with dedicated rear AC ventilation grids | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) to 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) digital driver instrument cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Multi-way power-adjustable front row seats accompanied by a plush cooled seating grid | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) |
| Infotainment System | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) high-definition twin super screens supporting 5G connectivity, built-in Alexa, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote proximity entry system backed by a secure NFC Key Card module | Yes - Smart Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically/Powered Adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | One-touch express up/down power window panels on all doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Push Button Start/Stop system | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sonic Studio audio layout with Dolby Atmos processing on high variants | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof equipped with integrated customizable ambient lighting bands | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast-charging 65W Type-C USB ports | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | Advanced AI voice command assistant built into the OS | Yes - via UVO app |
| Wireless Charger | High-output front-row drop-in wireless induction phone charging pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone integrated bumpers coupled with protective glossy black off-road cladding panels | Yes |
| DRLs | C-shaped signature dual-function front LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front LED cornering and auto-booster fog lamp | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | High-intensity automatic LED headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors featuring integrated sequential LED turn signals | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Sleek integrated low-drag roof styling lines | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-shaped signature LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Brake-by-Wire system | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESC + VSM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HAC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated second-row safety anchoring frame | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Suite | Yes - 360° Camera (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity tracking modules | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Deep ForestFirestorm OrangeDesert MystDesert Myst SatinEverest WhiteTango RedEverest White SatinStealth Black | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
