Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Mahindra XEV 9S side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero is available at ₹800,000, while the Mahindra XEV 9S is priced at ₹1,899,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Mahindra XEV 9S's N/A (Electric), producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) respectively. 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 | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | — |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Electric |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - 175 kW DC |
| Range | — | 600+ km (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 370 litres | 300 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 2300 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1770 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes |
| Infotainment System | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants | 12.3-inch + Passenger Display |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes - V2L |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Yes |
| DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 245/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackDesert MystRuby VelvetMidnight Black |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
