Mahindra Xev 9s vs Tata Sierra

Autocar India
Mahindra XEV 9S

Mahindra Xev 9s

Pack Three Above 79kWh

29.95 lakh

Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel AT

21.29 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Number of Motors

1
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Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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Max Motor Torque

380Nm
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Max Motor Power

286hp
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Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Auto
Torque Converter

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

1
6

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Lockable Differential/s

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Max Engine Power

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118 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Number of Cylinders

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4

Engine Type

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Turbocharged

Engine Installation

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Front

Engine Displacement

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1497 cc

Fuel & Performance

Terrain Modes

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

477 km
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Auto Start/Stop

Battery Capacity

79 kWh
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Emission Standard

Other
Bharat Stage VI

Charging Time

8hrs 0%-100%(11.2kW AC), 11.7hrs 0%-100%(7.2kW AC), 20min 20%-80%(180kW DC)
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Drive Mode Types

Multiple
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Claimed Range

679 km
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City Fuel Economy as Tested

478 km
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Fuel Supply System

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Common Rail

Fuel Tank Capacity

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50 litres

Official Fuel Economy

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19.22 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

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14.56 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

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13.05 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

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11.53 kmpl

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

0-100kph

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13.37 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

4 Wheel Steer

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5 m
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Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Ride Height Adjust

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Damper Control

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Rear Tyre Size

235/60 R18
225/55 R19

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Front Tyre Size

235/60 R18
225/55 R19

Dimensions

Width

1900 mm
1841 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
205 mm

Height

1747 mm
1715 mm

Length

4737 mm
4340 mm

Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

500 litres
622-1257 litres

Wheelbase

2762 mm
2730 mm

Comfort

Foldable Seatback Table

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Yes (Powered)

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Electric Tailgate Release

Driving Modes

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Cup Holders

Removable Third-Row Seat

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only with Light

Third Row AC Vents

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Single Pedal Driving

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Scheduled Charging

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Roof Grab Handles

Accessory Power Outlet

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Remote Locking

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Auto Parking

Bottle Holder in Doors

Bluetooth Connectivity

Charging Limiter

–

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

Ambient Lighting

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Storage

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12 Volt Port

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Trunk Light

–

Safety

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Video Recording

Traffic Sign Recognition

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's Window Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Traction Control

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Airbags

7
6

Driver Airbag

Adaptive Cruise Control

Side Airbag

Brake Assist (BA)

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto-dimming
Auto-dimming

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Blind Spot Monitor

Electronic Stability Control

Rear Washer/Wiper

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Passenger Airbag

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Automatic Headlamps

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Child Safety Lock

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Automatic Wipers

Speed Assist System

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Dashcam

–

BNCAP Rating

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5

Clutch Lock

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Exterior

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Body Coloured Bumpers

Illuminated Logo

Wheel Arch Cladding

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LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

Stop Lamp

Rub Strips

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Cornering Headlights

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Sequential Turn Indicators

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
Manual

Projector Headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Cornering Foglamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Roof Rails

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Charging Indicator On Light Bar

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Connected LED

–

Interior

Average Fuel Consumption

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Gear Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Trip Meter

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Memory

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Individual Chairs at Rear

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Massage Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Heated Seats

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Seat Count

7
5

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Sliding Middle Row

–

Entertainment

Steering Audio Controls

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
JBL

Front Passenger Screen

Touchpad

CD Player

Steering Phone Controls

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

AUX Input

Speakers

16
8

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
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Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
In-built

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Audio System

Wireless Phone Charging

Gesture Controls

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Alexa

Front USB port

2 Type C
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Video Player

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Inbuilt Music App

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Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Live Location Sharing

Low Battery Warning

Find My Car

Digital Key

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Service Reminder Via App

Alexa Compatibility

Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Phone App

–

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Summon Mode

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

We have owned a Tata Zest for 10 years and are looking for a family car for 4 adults and 1kid 9year old. Our running for the year is 12k to 13k kms with 60% city and the rest highway for occasional trips. We intend to keep it for 10 years and zeroed in on Seltos, but worried about ethanol blending and pricey petrol. So, for our requirement, we are thinking of moving to EV and are confused whether we should wait for Sierra EV, go with Harrier EV or XEV 9s. Although we aren’t keen on a 7 seater, and 9E seems to be gimmicky. Please help.

Verified
•10w

For your usage, we would not switch to an EV purely because of ethanol blending worries. With 12,000 to 13,000 km a year, 60 per cent city use and a 10-year ownership plan, a petrol SUV like the Kia Seltos is still a perfectly practical choice. E20-compliant petrol cars will continue to be supported, and a move to higher ethanol blends like E85 would require dedicated flex fuel engines, so there is no realistic scenario where today’s compliant petrol cars suddenly become unusable.If you genuinely want to move to an EV, then the decision should be based on your usage pattern, charging convenience and ownership comfort, not fuel policy anxiety. Between your options, the Tata Harrier EV looks like the most complete fit today. It gives you the space you need for four adults and a child, feels like a proper family SUV and removes the uncertainty of waiting for an unlaunched product. The Mahindra XEV 9e is also a strong EV, but since you already find it a bit too gimmicky and are not looking for that kind of experience, it does not sound like the natural fit.As for the Tata Sierra EV, we would absolutely suggest waiting if you are not in a rush, because it is expected soon and could land in the sweet spot between the Harrier EV and the smaller EV SUVs in terms of practicality and positioning. The only caveat is that buying an EV without a reliable home charging setup would make far less sense than simply buying the Seltos petrol and moving on.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleTata Harrier EV
VehicleMahindra XEV 9e
VehicleTata Sierra EV
•29w

I want to upgrade from my existing Brezza diesel. My budget is around ₹20-23 lakh, and I am considering the XEV 9S or Tata Sierra. Please advise whether I should go for an EV or stick with a petrol or diesel vehicle like the Harrier or Safari. My monthly running is about 2,000 km, with roughly half of it on highways.

Verified
•28w

While both the electric cars you have shortlisted are capable, they will both be outside of your budget. Besides, given that half your driving - while not excessive - is on the highway, we would recommend sticking with a petrol or diesel car for now.The Tata Harrier and Safari are good cars, and have just been updated with Tata Motors' new 1.5-litre Hyperion turbo petrol engine. With 170hp and 280Nm, it's powerful enough, if not outright strong in feel, and impressively smooth and refined.While the diesel versions are also good options, the new petrol versions will suit your budget better. The Tata Safari and Harrier are spacious and comfortable vehicles with long equipment lists and premium-feeling interiors.

VehicleTata Harrier
VehicleTata Safari