Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the MG ZS EV 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 MG ZS EV is priced at ₹1,898,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the MG ZS EV's N/A (Electric), producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 174 bhp 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 | 12V DC | 50.3 kWh LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 2,184 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | — |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 174 bhp |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | Electric |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 280 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 50.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - CCS2 DC (50 kW) |
| Range | — | 461 km - ARAI |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 448 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 161 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 1600 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 4314 mm / 1809 mm / 1644 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2585 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| 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 | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 10.1-inch Touchscreen 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 | Leatherette |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | Infinity 6-Speaker |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | Yes |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Yes - Hey MG |
| 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 | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 215/55 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags | 6 Airbags |
| 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 | 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 | Starry BlackAurora SilverCandy WhiteGlaze Red |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.9 |
