Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Mahindra XEV 9e? 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. Force Gurkha price starts at Rs 16.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Mahindra XEV 9e price starts Rs 21.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Pack One (Electric).

Gurkha Vs XEV 9e

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Mahindra XEV 9e
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.32,23,669^*
Range (km)	-	656
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	79
Charging Time	-	20Min with 180 kW DC

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XEV 9e
Rs30.50 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XEV 9e
Pack Three
30.50 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Pack Three
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.32,23,669^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.61,367/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.1,39,169
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.8 Based on 91 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.20/km

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Pack Three

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.32,23,669^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.61,367/month

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Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.1,39,169

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.8

Based on 91 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.20/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2596	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	20Min with 180 kW DC
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	79
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	282bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	380Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	656 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	8 / 11.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	20Min with 180 kW DC
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	4WD	RWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	13A (upto 3.2kW) \| 7.2kW \| 11.2kW \| 180 kW DC
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

2596

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage City (kmpl)

9.5

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

63.5

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Intelligent Semi Active
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	10
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	245/55 R19
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	19
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Intelligent Semi Active

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4789
Width (mm)	1865	1907
Height (mm)	2080	1694
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	207
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2775
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	663
No. of Doors	3	5
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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
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	-	Driver's Window
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
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
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
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
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueDeep ForestTango Red+2 MoreXEV 9e Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	245/55 R19
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula Blue+2 MoreXEV 9e Colours

Body Type

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	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	7
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
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	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
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes

ADAS

Adaptive Cruise Control

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

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	-
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	16
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	-	Dual
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Mahindra XEV 9e
- Two battery pack options with an estimated real world range of 400-500km.
- Superb infotainment experience: triple 12.3” screens, Harman/Kardon Audio on offer.
- Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS. Works well in Indian conditions.

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Mahindra XEV 9e
- High floor board means taller occupants will have to mind their head while sitting inside the cabin.
- Long term reliability is unknown.

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