Defender vs Mahindra XEV 9S

Last Updated: August 4, 2026

Mahindra XEV 9S price starts at Rs. 19.95 Lakh, which is Rs. 87.05 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the Defender returns a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the XEV 9S offers a claimed 521 km/charge. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the XEV 9S a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the Defender and XEV 9S, the XEV 9S is the better pick for affordability and top speed.

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Defender vs XEV 9S Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMahindra XEV 9S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 19.95 Lakh
Mileage / Range 11.5 kmpl521 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1997 cc59 kWh
Max power / Motor 296.3bhp@5500rpm228bhp
Top speed 191 Km/h202 Km/h

Defender vs XEV 9S Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEMahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above 59kWh
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Brand Name Land Rover Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 19.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 228bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
Mahindra XEV 9S Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 235/60 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 38,592 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 91,770 XEV 9S Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
210 kW
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
59 kWh
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
228bhp
Range
Not Available
521 km/charge
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Snow
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW / 400A Charger Input

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
7 Sec
Top Speed
191 Km/h
202 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
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 & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/60 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
500 Litres
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Powered
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4737*1900*1747 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2762 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
201 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Wireless Android Auto & CarPlay
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
10
6
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Wireless Android Auto & CarPlay
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
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 &Telescopic
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
12.3 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Not Available
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
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
4
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
No

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
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

grossWeight
3200 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Mahindra XEV 9S
  • Smooth and quick performance. Can ferry the weight of 7-passengers with ease.
  • Battery pack options can manage 400-500km of range in real-world conditions.
  • Top-notch safety: Up to 7 airbags, ESC, Level 2 ADAS, live phone surveillance and more!
  • Tech-overload! Triple 12.3-inch screens as standard, 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, panoramic sunroof, front and rear seat ventilation, and more.
  • Smooth power delivery, electric boss button, sunshades, rear chargers make it a good backseat owner experience.
  • Plenty spacious and practical for the family’s use.
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 XEV 9S
  • Not much boot space with the third-row in use. You can store small bags in the 150L front trunk though.
  • Third-row space is strictly ok. Suitable for short adults or kids. They will sit in a knees-up position.
  • Ride quality feels soft/notably bouncy. Absorbs bad road shocks well but movement on recovery needs to be controlled quicker.
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The Mahindra XEV 9S is cheaper than Defender by ₹87.05 Lakh.

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