Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Scorpio N
Defender Price starts at Rs. 97.00 Lakh which is Rs. 83.51 Lakh costlier than base model of Mahindra Scorpio N priced at Rs. 13.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Defender (Diesel Model) is 11.5 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Scorpio N (Diesel Model) is 15.42 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Defender (Top Model) is powered by 2997 cc engine , while Mahindra Scorpio N (Top Model) is powered by 2198 cc engine. The Comparison Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One vs Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.
Defender vs Scorpio N
| Key Highlights | Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One | Scorpio N Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT |
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| Engine Type | Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 | mHawk (CRDi) |
| Max Power | 626bhp@5855-7000rpm | 172.45bhp@3500rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | ... | 15.42 Kmpl |
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Land Rover Defender
Rs. 2.62 Crore EMI - Rs. 5.07 Lakh View July OffersMahindra Scorpio N
Rs. 24.95 Lakh EMI - Rs. 48,265 View July Offers
Defender vs Scorpio N Key Highlights
| Basic Info | Land Rover Defender 4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One | Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT |
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| Rating |
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226 reviews
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| Brand Name | Land Rover | Mahindra |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 2.62 Crore Check On Road Price | Rs. 24.95 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 |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Mileage (ARAI) | ... | 15.42 Kmpl |
| Tyre Size | ... | 255/60 R18 |
| Boot Space | ... | 460 Liters |
| Steering Mounted Audio Control | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Driver, Passenger and Side Front | Driver, Passenger and Side Front |
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Rs. 5,06,633
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10.5% (60 months)
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Rs. 48,265
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10.5% (60 months)
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| Insurance | Rs. 10.39 Lakh Defender Insurance | Rs. 1.25 Lakh Scorpio N Insurance |
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Pros and Cons
- Positives
- Negatives
Defender
- It's bigger, better and easier to live with
- Up to date tech
- Comfier, upmarket interiors
Mahindra Scorpio N
- Powerful Petrol and Diesel engines
- Frequency Dependent Dampening Suspension
- Body-on-frame design
- 4x4 options
- Manual and auto transmission options
- Reasonable Features list including Sunroof, 12-speaker Sony Audio, Alexa powered voice assistance, dual-zone climate control and more
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
Mahindra Scorpio N
- Some premium features like ventilated seats, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are missing
- Prices are for the first 25k bookings only
Is Land Rover Defender Better Than Mahindra Scorpio N?
50% users have chosen Land Rover Defender over Mahindra Scorpio N in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 482 users have also rated Land Rover Defender and Mahindra Scorpio N on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Land Rover Defender has out rated Mahindra Scorpio N on all the rating factors.
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 |
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| Mileage | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Performance | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Comfort | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Maintenance | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Features | 4.7 | 4.5 |
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Recently Asked User Questions
Q. What is the difference between Z2 and Z4?
- The Z2 variant is pretty basic, with halogen lamps, 16-inch steel wheels, electrically powered steering wheel only for the petrol variants (hydraulic assist for diesel), and power windows. On the other hand, the Z4 variant gains some necessary equipment like wheel covers, a cooled glove box, an AC module for the second row, height adjustment for the driver’s seat with lumbar support, cruise control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Land Rover Defender Vs Mahindra Scorpio N FAQs
Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Scorpio N?
Defender has out rated Mahindra Scorpio N on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs Mahindra Scorpio N?
The Mahindra Scorpio N is cheaper than Defender by ₹2.37 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover 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 Diesel 4x4 AT version, 2198 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio N produces 172.45bhp@3500rpm of power and 400Nm@1750-2750rpm of torqueAs per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.
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