Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra BE 6 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Thar is available at ₹999,000, while the Mahindra BE 6 is priced at ₹1,869,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Mahindra BE 6's N/A (Electric), producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 228 bhp (Single RWD) / 340 bhp (Dual 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 | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture | LFP / NMC Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Single or Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 228 bhp (Single RWD) / 340 bhp (Dual AWD) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 380 Nm (Single) / 620 Nm (Dual) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 59 kWh / 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%, 175 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (175 kW) |
| Range | — | 535 km (79 kWh - ARAI) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 455 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2460 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1925 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4371 mm / 1907 mm / 1627 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Yes |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes - ADAS Level 2 |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 12.3-inch Touchscreen + Head-Up Display |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Yes |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Leatherette / Leather |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Yes |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Yes |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Not Available (Coupe SUV) |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 235/50 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Everest WhiteStealth BlackFirestorm OrangeDesert MystDesert Myst SatinEverest White SatinTango RedDeep Forest |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
