Mahindra XEV 9e vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

Compare the Mahindra XEV 9e and Defender on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.

Mahindra XEV 9e Pack One costs ₹21.90 Lakh, while the Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel} is priced at ₹1.52 Cr.

Mahindra XEV 9e Pack One is an Electric car and delivers 542 driving range with 59 kWh, Lithium Iron Phosphate,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan battery capacity, where as Land Rover Defender 130 X 3.0 Diesel has 2997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, delivers 345 bhp with 11.4 mileage.

Mahindra XEV 9e vs Land Rover Defender Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra XEV 9e	Land Rover Defender
Price	₹21.90 Lakh	₹1.52 Cr
Fuel Type	Electric	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)
Battery Capacity	59 kWh, Lithium Iron Phosphate,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	NA
Driving Range	542 kms	1015 kms
Safety	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Mahindra XEV 9e

₹ 21.90 Lakh

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Land Rover Defender

₹ 1.52 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

21.90 Lakh

1.52 Cr

EMI

₹40,438

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,80,481

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4.6

NCAP Rating

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Fuel Tank Capacity

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89 litres

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

663 litres

290 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

8 Person

Frunk Storage

150 litres

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No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Tank Capacity

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Luggage Capacity - Roof

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.8 seconds

7.5 seconds

AC Fast Charging

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Fuel Type

Electric

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

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11.4 kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

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1500 Rpm

Engine

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2997 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Max Motor Performance

228 Bhp, 380 Nm

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Twin Turbo

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.8 seconds

Battery

59 KWh, Lithium Iron Phosphate,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

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Engine Type

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3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV

Top Speed

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191 kmph

Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

RWD

AWD

Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Electric Motor Assist

228 Bhp 380 Nm

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AC Regular Charging

0-100 % : 8 Hrs, 7.2 KW Charger

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

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345 Bhp

Range

542 km

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Driving Range

542 km

1015 km

Others

Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

1 Placed At Rear Axle

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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DC Fast Charging

20-80 % : 20 Mins, 140 KW Charger

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Transmission

Automatic - 1 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

ClutchType

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Fuel Change Over Switch

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Acceleration

—

Max Power & Torque

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Regenerative Braking

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Idle Start/Stop

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Mileage - Owner Reported

—

Kerb Weight

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2550 kg

Height

1694 mm

1970 mm

Width

1907 mm

2008 mm

Ground Clearance

207 mm

219 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

207 mm

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Wheelbase

2775 mm

3022 mm

Length

4789 mm

5099 mm

Kerb Weight Range

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Headroom

—

Legroom

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Length*Width*Height

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Gross Weight

—

Max Incline Restart Angle

—

Shoulder Room

—

Knee Room

—

Spare Wheel

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Alloy

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut I-Link Independent Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Double Wishbone With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 55 R19

255 / 60 R20

Minimum Turning Radius

5 metres

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Rear Suspension

Multi-Link (5-Link) Independent Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Multi-link With Coil Springs And Electronic Air Suspension

Front Brake Type

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Tyres

245 / 55 R19

255 / 60 R20

Front Brake Size

—

Additional Steering Features

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Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Wheels & Tyres

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Rear Brake Size

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Tyres

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Steering

—

Chassis Type

—

Rub-strips

Roof Rails

Optional

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

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Child Safety Lock

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Headrest Forward / Back)

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Leather

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interior Colours

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Ebony

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Interiors

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Single Tone

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Front Seatback Pockets

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Driver Armrest

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Headrests

Front & Rear

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Split Third Row Seat

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Massage Seats

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Lane Departure Prevention

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Detection

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Dashcam

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Seat Belt Warning

Puncture Repair Kit

High-beam Assist

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rain-sensing Wipers

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Windshield Blind

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Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Scuff Plates

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Illuminated

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Rear Defogger

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Power Windows

Front & Rear

ORVM Colour

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Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Chrome

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Soft-close Door

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AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

11.4 inch

USB Compatibility

Speakers

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

11.4 inch

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

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Head Unit Size

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

—

Wireless Charger

Internal Hard Drive

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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DVD Playback

—

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Gesture Control

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Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Instantaneous Consumption

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Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Analogue - Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Lifetime Warranty (First Registered Owner – Private Registration) , Ownership Change – 10 Years Or 200,000 Km (whichever Is Earlier From The First Delivery Date)

Warranty (In Years)

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Cup Holders

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Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

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Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Heater

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

360 Degree Camera

Air Purifier

Optional

Third Row AC Zone

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Driver & Co-Driver

Air Conditioner

Manual

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

12V Power Outlets

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Fog Lights

LED,LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Glovebox Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Ambient Interior Count

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Puddle Lamps

Cabin Lamps

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Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ambient Interior Lighting

Headlights

Bi-LED Projector

LED

Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Light on Vanity Mirrors

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Driver & Co-Driver

Hill Descent Control

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Differential Lock

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Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Brake Assist (BA)

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Hill Hold Control

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Ride Height Adjustment

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mahindra XEV 9e

✓Over 90% similarity with concept prototype; strong road presence.
✓Offers adaptability and control.
✓Comfortable, ergonomic, and roomy cabin.
✓282 BHP motor; 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
✓Semi-active suspension ensures stability and a balanced ride.
✓79 kWh battery delivers 450–500 km real-world range.
✓Peace of mind for EV owners.
✓663-litre boot + 150-litre frunk.
✓Premium screens, AR-integrated HUD, infinity roof, Dolby Atmos sound, selfie camera, and more.
✓Level 2 ADAS, 7 airbags, 360° camera, and more.

Land Rover Defender

✓Strong off-road capability
✓Wide range of personalisation choices across trims and accessories
✓Packed with modern safety tech and advanced off-road assist systemsDelivers a surprisingly comfortable ride for a hardcore SUV