Mahindra XEV 9e vs MG Hector

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

MG Hector price starts at Rs. 19.19 Lakh, which is Rs. 12.06 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 31.25 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Hector returns a claimed 12.34 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 656 km/charge. On the performance front, the XEV 9e uses a 79kWh battery producing 282bhp and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the XEV 9e and Hector, the Hector is the better pick for affordability.

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XEV 9e vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra XEV 9eMG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 31.25 LakhRs. 19.19 Lakh
Mileage / Range 656 km/charge12.34 kmpl
Engine / Battery 79 kWh1451 cc
Max power / Motor 282bhp141.04bhp@5200rpm

XEV 9e vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three 11.2kw ChargerMG Hector Savvy Pro CVT
Rating
4 reviews
97 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 31.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.19 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 282bhp 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed CVT
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12.34 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/55 R19 215/55 R18
Boot Space 663 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 60,452 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,122 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance XEV 9e Insurance Hector Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
Not Available
1451 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Motor Power
210 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1451 cc
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
282bhp
141.04bhp@5200rpm
Range
656 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
380Nm
250Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Eco, Normal, Sports
Charging Time
20Min with 180 kW DC
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
8 / 11.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
20Min with 180 kW DC
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
12.34 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Intelligent Semi Active
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
215/55 R18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7 Inch
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
663 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Dual Pane
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4789*1907*1694 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2775 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
207 mm
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
5
3
No of Speakers
16
4
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
No of Tweeter
No
4
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Available
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
Not Available
14 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
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
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
3
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
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
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
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
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
i-Smart app, Jio Saavn
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
MG Hector
  • Road presence
  • A large SUV that will get attention on the roads
  • Spacious and comfortable cabin
  • Ample space for six-footers
  • Loaded with features such as powered seats, front seat ventilation, 14” Touchscreen and ADAS — feels like money well spent
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in
MG Hector
  • No diesel-automatic option
  • Will put off buyers with high running
  • Petrol engine is not particularly fuel efficient
  • Not recommended for heavy city use

Is Mahindra XEV 9e Better Than MG Hector?

100% users have chosen Mahindra XEV 9e over MG Hector in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 137 users have also rated Mahindra XEV 9e and MG Hector on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated MG Hector 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 XEV 9e Hector
Mileage 5.0 3.4
Performance 5.0 3.9
Comfort 5.0 4.3
Maintenance 5.0 3.5
Safety 5.0 4.0
Features 5.0 4.1
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Recently Asked User Questions

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

Mahindra XEV 9e Vs MG Motor Hector FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra XEV 9e vs MG Motor Hector?
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated MG Hector on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XEV 9e vs MG Motor Hector?
The MG Hector is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹12.06 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XEV 9e vs MG Motor Hector?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra XEV 9e has better performance.

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