Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Force Gurkha 5 Door price starts at Rs. 17.63 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.62 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 31.25 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Gurkha 5 Door returns a claimed 9.5 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 656 km/charge. On the performance front, the Gurkha 5 Door uses a 2596cc engine producing 138.08bhp@3200rpm and the XEV 9e a 79kWh battery producing 282bhp. If you're deciding between the Gurkha 5 Door and XEV 9e, the Gurkha 5 Door is the better pick for affordability.

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Gurkha 5 Door vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Force Gurkha 5 DoorMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.63 LakhRs. 31.25 Lakh
Mileage / Range 9.5 kmpl656 km/charge
Engine / Battery 2596 cc79 kWh
Max power / Motor 138.08bhp@3200rpm282bhp

Gurkha 5 Door vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door DieselMahindra XEV 9e Pack Three 11.2kw Charger
Rating
7 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Force Motors Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.63 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 31.25 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2596 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 138.08bhp@3200rpm 282bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 5 Speed Single Speed
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 245/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,097 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 60,452 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Gurkha 5 Door Insurance XEV 9e Insurance
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Displacement
2596 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
FM 2.6 CR CD
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
210 kW
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
79 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
138.08bhp@3200rpm
282bhp
Range
Not Available
656 km/charge
Max Torque
320Nm@1400-2600rpm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
5 Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 180 kW DC
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Options
Not Available
13A (upto 3.2kW) | 7.2kW | 11.2kW | 180 kW DC
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
8 / 11.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 180 kW DC

Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
63.5 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (City)
9.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
5
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
245/55 R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Stylish and advanced digital instrument cluster
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Iconic Design - The Gurkha has a timeless appeal & Commanding road presence,First in segment Air intake snorket for fresh air supply and water wading,Full LED Headlamp - High intensity Force LED pro Edge Headlamps and DRLs
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4390*1865*2095 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
233 mm
207 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Best in class Legroom, Headroom and shoulder room
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
No
Yes
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
Not Available
16
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Iconic Design - The Gurkha has a timeless appeal & Commanding road presence,First in segment Air intake snorket for fresh air supply and water wading,Full LED Headlamp - High intensity Force LED pro Edge Headlamps and DRLs
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
9 Inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Dual
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Chassis & Body Type (Ladder Type,C-in-C Chassis),Front Axle - Live Independent, Rear Axle - Live Rigid, Front Diff Lock - Yes ( Manual), Rear Diff Lock - Yes (Manual),Front Anti - roll Bar ( Yes ),Rear Anti - roll Bar ( Yes ),Gradeability (Degree) 35,water wading (mm) 700,Overhang Front - 750,Overhang Rear - 815,Crash compliant Full Metal Body
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
3125 Kg
Not Available
frontTrack
1547
Not Available
rearTrack
1490
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Force Gurkha 5 Door
  • Butch looks, Commands massive road presence, Towering driving position, Comfortable third row, Great off-roader, Ride comfort in the city
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated too
Force Gurkha 5 Door
  • Dated cabin, Second row comfort is compromised by limited knee and foot room, NVH levels aren’t great, High-speed control could’ve been better
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in
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Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s

Force Gurkha 5 Door Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Force Gurkha 5 Door is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹13.62 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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