Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9e and the Tata Safari Storme 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 Tata Safari Storme is priced at ₹1,080,000. 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 | 12V |
| Displacement | — | 2179 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD / 4WD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 2.2 L VariCOR Turbocharged Diesel (VTT) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 55–63 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox | 5-speed Manual (initial), 6-speed Manual (Varicor 400) |
| Mileage | — | 13–14 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 170 kW | 140 bhp (standard Varicor), 150 PS (facelift), 156 PS (Varicor 400) |
| Starter | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm (standard), 400 Nm (Varicor 400) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
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 | 981 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 2555 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 200–205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,200 kg | 2000–2050 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm | 4655–4668 mm × 1894–1965 mm × 1786–1922 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2650–2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering | Yes |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | Analog / Semi-digital |
| Cruise Control | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist | No |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation | No |
| Infotainment System | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) | Basic audio |
| Keyless Entry | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock | No |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality | Front only |
| Push Start | Dashboard touch console engine start | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated cup holders | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette | Fabric / Leatherette |
| Sound System | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio | Yes |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof | No |
| USB Ports | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) | No |
| Voice Command | Integrated with Alexa assistant support | No |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
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 | — |
| Fog Lamps | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function | Projector-type |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps | Halogen / LED |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 235/70 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping | No |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | No |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | No |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Dual-sensor arrangement | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout | No |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black | Arctic Silver, Urban Bronze, Sky Grey, Pearl White, Arctic White, Sardinia Red, Astern Black, Pearl Champagne |
