Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced at ₹9,499,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLE's 2925 cc (Diesel) / 1991 cc (Petrol), producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 272 bhp (GLE 300d) / 258 bhp (GLE 300) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) versus 11.74 kmpl - ARAI for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 2,184 cc | 2925 cc (Diesel) / 1991 cc (Petrol) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | 4MATIC AWD |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | 2.9L M176 V6 Diesel / 2.0L M264 Petrol / 3.0L M256 Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Petrol (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | 11.74 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | 6 (Diesel V6) / 4 (Petrol) |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 272 bhp (GLE 300d) / 258 bhp (GLE 300) |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 600 Nm (Diesel) / 400 Nm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 630 Litres (5-seat) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 230 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 2250 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 4924 mm / 2020 mm / 1796 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2995 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 | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 12.8-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | Burmester 13-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| 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 DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units | Yes |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | Digital Light LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| 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 Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 265/50 R19 (front) / 295/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 19-inch / 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESP with AIRMATIC |
| Hill Hold Assist | No | Yes + Downhill Speed Regulation |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| 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 | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackHigh Tech SilverSodalite Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |
