Tata Sierra vs Mahindra Xev 9s

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Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel AT

21.29 lakh

Mahindra XEV 9S

Mahindra Xev 9s

Pack Three Above 79kWh

29.95 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Displacement

1497 cc
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Number of Cylinders

4
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Engine Installation

Front
–

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Electric

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Auto

Number of Gears

6
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

118 hp at 4000 rpm
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Max Engine Torque

260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
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Motor Type

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Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

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1

Max Motor Power

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286hp

Max Motor Torque

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380Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
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Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Other

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

19.22 kmpl
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Autocar Tested City Mileage

11.53 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

14.56 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
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Autocar Tested Mileage

13.05 kmpl
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0-100kph

13.37 s
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20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.97 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.42 s
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Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Battery Capacity

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79 kWh

Charging Time

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

Claimed Range

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679 km

City Fuel Economy as Tested

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478 km

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

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477 km

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R19
235/60 R18

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R19
235/60 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

–
5 m

Dimensions

Length

4340 mm
4737 mm

Width

1841 mm
1900 mm

Height

1715 mm
1747 mm

Wheelbase

2730 mm
2762 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
205 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

622-1257 litres
500 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Dead Pedal

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Cabin Boot Access

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Interior Lamps

Third Row AC Vents

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Glovebox

Acoustic Windshield

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Remote Locking

Roof Grab Handles

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Door Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Driving Modes

Front Seatback Pockets

Electric Tailgate Release

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Yes (Powered)

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Foldable Seatback Table

Launch Control

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light
Front Passenger Only

Auto Parking

Ambient Lighting

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Trunk Light

–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Rear Power Outlet

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

Heated ORVM

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Glove Box

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Single Pedal Driving

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Scheduled Charging

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Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

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Accessory Power Outlet

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Charging Limiter

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

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12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Hill Start Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Side Airbag

Speed Assist System

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Video Recording

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Central Locking

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

–

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto-dimming
Auto-dimming

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Clutch Lock

–

Child Safety Lock

Passenger Airbag

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's Window Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
7

Adaptive Cruise Control

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

–

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Heads Up Display

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Exterior

Sequential Turn Indicators

Scuff Plates

–

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

Manual
Auto

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Illuminated Logo

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Interior

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Trip Meter

Instantaneous Consumption

Tachometer

Digital

Distance to Empty

Head-up Display

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Massage Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Driver's Seat Memory

Third Row Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
7

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Heated Seats

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Sliding Middle Row

–

Entertainment

Inbuilt Music App

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

MirrorLink

Branded Music System

JBL
Harman/Kardon

CD Player

Touchpad

Wireless Phone Charging

AUX Input

Front Passenger Screen

Speakers

8
16

Steering Phone Controls

Web Browser

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Satellite Navigation

In-built
On-board

Audio System

Voice Commands

Alexa

Steering Audio Controls

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Gesture Controls

Video Player

Second Row USB port

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2 Type C

Front USB port

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2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Phone App

–

Alexa Compatibility

Digital Key

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Summon Mode

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

Live Location Sharing

Service Reminder Via App

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•11w

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
•11w

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
•30w

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
•29w

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