Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9e and the Mercedes-Benz GLC side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra XEV 9e is available at ₹2,189,993, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC is priced at ₹7,699,000. 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 | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery | — |
| Displacement | — | 1999 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 2.0L M254 Petrol (MHEV) / 2.0L OM654 Diesel (MHEV) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 60 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC |
| Mileage | — | 14.0 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 170 kW | 258 bhp (GLC 300) / 197 bhp (GLC 220d) |
| Starter | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 59 kWh and 79 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | 20–80% in ~20 min (140–180 kW DC); 8–11.7 h via AC (7.2/11.2 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes (140–180 kW DC) | — |
| Range | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 663 l | 620 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 2480 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 196 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,200 kg | 1850 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm | 4716 mm / 1890 mm / 1640 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2888 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist | Yes - DISTRONIC |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) | 11.9-inch MBUX Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality | Yes |
| Push Start | Dashboard touch console engine start | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette | MB-Tex / Artico Leather |
| Sound System | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio | Burmester 15-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) | Yes |
| Voice Command | Integrated with Alexa assistant support | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents | Yes |
| DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function | LED High Performance Headlamps with ADB |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 235/55 R19 (front) / 255/50 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 19-inch AMG Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping | Yes - PRE-SAFE Brake |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Dual-sensor arrangement | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackGraphite GreySpectral BlueHight Tech Silver |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
