Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9S and the BYD Seal side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra XEV 9S is available at ₹1,899,000, while the BYD Seal is priced at ₹4,199,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra XEV 9S comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BYD Seal's N/A (Electric), producing 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) and 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (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 | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed |
| Power | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 79 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%) | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 175 kW DC | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) |
| Range | 600+ km (est.) | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 300 Litres (3rd row up) | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2475 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2300 kg | 1975 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1770 mm | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2920 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ | Yes - Adaptive ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + Passenger Display | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Dynaudio 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - V2L | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R20 | 235/45 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - iTAC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackDesert MystRuby VelvetMidnight Black | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
