Defender vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Mahindra Scorpio N price starts at Rs. 25.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 71.51 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 97.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 4395cc engine producing 626bhp@5855-7000rpm and the Scorpio N a 2198cc engine producing 172.45bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Defender and Scorpio N, the Defender is the better pick for performance, while the Scorpio N stands out for affordability.

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Defender vs Scorpio N Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMahindra Scorpio N
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 97.00 LakhRs. 25.49 Lakh
Mileage 11.5 kmplNot Available
Engine 4395 cc2198 cc
Max power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm172.45bhp@3500rpm
Top speed 210 Km/hNot Available

Defender vs Scorpio N Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition OneMahindra Scorpio N Z8L 7-Seater Diesel
Rating
54 reviews
18 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 25.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 2198 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 626bhp@5855-7000rpm 172.45bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mahindra Scorpio N Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 255/60 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 49,309 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 10.39 Lakh Defender Insurance Scorpio N Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
4395 cc
2198 cc
Engine Type
4.4 Litre P635 V8 Petrol
mHawk (CRDi)
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
2198 cc
Max Power
626bhp@5855-7000rpm
172.45bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
750Nm@1800-5855rpm
400Nm@1750-2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
57 Liters
Top Speed
210 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Double wishbone suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/60 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.25
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
786 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4813*2105*1995 mm3
4662*1917*1857 mm3
Wheelbase
3023 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
14
12
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
13.1 inch
12.30 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Driver Seat Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Driver and Passenger
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
3 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Adrenox Connect
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
3230 kg
Not Available
rearLegroom
929 mm
Not Available
frontLegroom
993 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast

Is Mahindra Scorpio N Better Than Land Rover Defender?

66% users have chosen Mahindra Scorpio N over Land Rover Defender in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 127 users have also rated Mahindra Scorpio N and Land Rover Defender on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra Scorpio N is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Land Rover Defender is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Scorpio N Defender
Mileage 4.6 4.3
Performance 5.0 4.7
Comfort 4.8 4.8
Maintenance 4.6 4.1
Safety 4.9 4.8
Features 1.8 4.7
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Which car is best between Defender vs Mahindra Scorpio N?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra Scorpio N is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Defender vs Mahindra Scorpio N?
The Mahindra Scorpio N is cheaper than Defender by ₹71.51 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Defender vs Mahindra Scorpio N?
For the 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 626bhp@5855-7000rpm of power and 750Nm@1800-5855rpm of torque. Whereas for the Z8L 7-Seater Diesel version, 2198 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio N produces 172.45bhp@3500rpm of power and 400Nm@1750-2750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Scorpio N has better performance.

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