Comparing the MG ZS EV and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the MG ZS EV is available at ₹1,898,000, while the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the MG ZS EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 174 bhp and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm 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 | 50.3 kWh LFP Battery (IP67) | 12V DC |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | — | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 174 bhp | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual |
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 | 448 Litres | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 161 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1600 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4314 mm / 1809 mm / 1644 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2585 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 215/55 R17 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackAurora SilverCandy WhiteGlaze Red | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.9 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
