Mahindra Scorpio N vs Tata Sierra

Autocar India
Mahindra Scorpio N

Mahindra Scorpio N

Z8L ADAS Diesel 4WD AT

25.49 lakh

Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel Dark AT

21.59 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2184 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

175 hp at 3500 rpm
118hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

400 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm
280Nm at 1500-2750 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

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Fuel Tank Capacity

57 litres
50 litres

Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Official Fuel Economy

–
19.22 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

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11.53 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

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14.56 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

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11.53 kmpl

0-100kph

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13.37 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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7.97 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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9.42 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Double Wishbone Suspension
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Pentalink Suspension
Semi-independent twist beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

255/60 R18
225/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

255/60 R18
225/55 R19

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

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Manual

Steering Adjust

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Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4662 mm
4340 mm

Width

1917 mm
1841 mm

Height

1857 mm
1715 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm
2730 mm

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
205 mm

Boot Capacity

–
622 litres

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Power Outlet

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Interior Lamps

UV Cut Glass

–

12 Volt Port

Remote Locking

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Driving Modes

–

Launch Control

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Dead Pedal

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Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

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Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

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Driver Window Only

Rear Window Sun Shades

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Auto Parking

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Powered Tailgate

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Yes (Gesture Control)

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cabin Boot Access

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Rear Parcel Tray

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Accessory Power Outlet

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Vanity Mirror

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Yes with Light

Rear Reading Lamp

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Glove Box

–

Roof Grab Handles

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Heated ORVM

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Comfort Headrest

–

Door Pockets

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

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Cup Holders

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Cooled Glovebox

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Driver Armrest Storage

–

Front Seatback Pockets

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Cooled Storage

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Electric Tailgate Release

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

12 Volt Port Boot

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Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Seat Belt Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Attention Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

Speed Assist System

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
With Load Sensor

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Traction Control

–

Central Locking

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

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Child Safety Lock

–

Rear Defogger

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–
Yes with Autohold

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Heads Up Display

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Overspeed Warning

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Dual Tone Horn

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Boot Open Warning

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Brake Disc Wiping

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Video Recording

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Functional

Sequential Turn Indicators

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Rub Strips

–

Antenna

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Shark Fin

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

–

Stop Lamp

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

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Manual

Wheel Arch Cladding

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Door Handle Finish

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Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

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Distance to Empty

–

Gear Indicator

–

Head-up Display

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Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Shift Indicator

–

Seat Count

–
5

Seat Material

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Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

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Front Passenger Seat Memory

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Adjustable Front Headrests

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Adjustable Rear Headrests

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Individual Chairs at Rear

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Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

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Third Row Seats

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Front Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Storage

Massage Seats

–

Heated Seats

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

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60:40

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

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Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.29-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Second Row USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Branded Music System

Sony
JBL

Speakers

12
12

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Satellite Navigation

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On-board

Voice Commands

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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App Details

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Driving Analytics

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Phone App

–

Location Based Services

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Home to Car Connectivity

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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E-Call & I-Call

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SOS Button

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Summon Mode

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Questions you may find useful

•18w

My dad wants a big SUV feel with status but under 20 lakh. He likes the Scorpio N, but I feel it will get outdated soon. We tried the Tata Sierra and Kia Caren but are still confused. We want good mileage and a full automatic. Our current car is a Kia Sonet, so driving should be on par or better.