BYD eMAX 7 vs Force Gurkha

Should you buy BYD eMAX 7 or Force Gurkha? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BYD eMAX 7 price starts at Rs 26.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium 6Str (Electric) and Force Gurkha price starts Rs 16.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel).

eMAX 7 Vs Gurkha

Key Highlights	BYD eMAX 7	Force Gurkha
On Road Price	Rs.31,56,820^*	Rs.19,94,940^*
Range (km)	530	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	71.8	-
Charging Time	-	-

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BYD eMAX 7
Rs29.90 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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BYD eMAX 7
Superior 7Str
29.90 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Superior 7Str	2.6 Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.31,56,820^*	Rs.19,94,940^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.60,080/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.37,982/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,36,920	Rs.93,815
User Rating	4.7 Based on 8 Reviews	4.3 Based on 79 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.35/km	-

Basic Information

Superior 7Str

2.6 Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.31,56,820^*

Rs.19,94,940^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.60,080/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.37,982/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,36,920

Rs.93,815

User Rating

4.7

Based on 8 Reviews

4.3

Based on 79 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.35/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	FM 2.6L CRDi
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	2596
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	71.8	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp	138bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	310Nm	320Nm@1400-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	530 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Blade Battery	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	1-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

FM 2.6L CRDi

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

2596

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	9.5
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	12
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	63.5
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	180	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.65
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.6 s	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R17	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	17	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	580	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4710	3965
Width (mm)	1810	1865
Height (mm)	1690	2080
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	170	233
Wheel Base (mm)	2800	2400
Front Tread (mm)	1540	1547
Rear Tread (mm)	1530	1490
Kerb Weight (kg)	1915	-
Grossweight (kg)	2489	-
Approach Angle	-	39°
Break Over Angle	-	28°
Departure Angle	-	37°
Seating Capacity	7	4
Boot Space (Litres)	180	500
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	No	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Upper ac vents,tyre repair Kit,First Aid Kit,6-way electrical adjustment - driver seat,4-way electrical adjustment - front passenger seat	HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	5	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Harbour GreyCrystal WhiteQuartz BlueCosmos BlackeMAX 7 Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	Electric Sunshade (Glass roof),Front Frameless Wipers,Metal Welcome PlateLED front reading light,LED middle reading light,Rear Dynamic trun signal	All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R17	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Harbour GreyCrystal WhiteQuartz BlueCosmos BlackeMAX 7 Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.8	9
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	6	4
Additional Features	-	USB cable mirroring
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD eMAX 7
- Elegant and sophisticated design gives European vibes
- Great infotainment system with crisp graphics and fast response times
- Comfortable captain seats feel accommodating for all sizes
- Great sense of space with a fixed glass roof and big windows, even in the third row
- Effortless performance for all city and highway overtakes
- Intercity road trips are very much possible with 530km claimed range and fast charging capabilities
Force Gurkha
- Looks intimidating on the road
- Off-road capability
- Now offers creature comforts like touchscreen, power windows and USB chargers
- Ride comfort over bad roads
- Commanding driving position

BYD eMAX 7
- No ventilated seats for second row
- Misses out on sunshades and winged headrests
- 170mm ground clearance can be low for abnormal speed breakers
- 6-speaker sound system is average at best
Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BYD eMAX 7 and Force Gurkha?

A ) BYD eMAX 7 price starts at ₹26.90 Lakh & Force Gurkha price starts at ₹16.75 Lakh in New Delhi. Force Gurkha is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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