Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is available at ₹1,299,999, while the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced at ₹598,998. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's 1197 cc, producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) versus Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. 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 | 12V DC | 12V |
| Displacement | 2,184 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | Self Start |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual & Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 318 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1410 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 955–1020 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery | Fabric |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | Yes |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid | Yes |
| DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units | LED (Front) |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | LED |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags | 6 (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black |
