Mahindra XEV 9e vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: September 13, 2026

Tata Safari price starts at Rs. 13.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 17.85 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 31.25 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the XEV 9e offers a claimed 656 km/charge. On the performance front, the XEV 9e uses a 79kWh battery producing 282bhp and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the XEV 9e and Safari, the Safari is the better pick for affordability.

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XEV 9e vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra XEV 9eTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 31.25 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage / Range 656 km/chargeNot Available
Engine / Battery 79 kWh1498 cc
Max power / Motor 282bhp167.62bhp@5000rpm

XEV 9e vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three 11.2kw ChargerTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
4 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 31.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 282bhp 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox Single Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Tyre Size 245/55 R19 235/65/R17
Boot Space 663 Liters 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 60,452 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance XEV 9e Insurance Rs. 60,688 Safari Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
1498 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
HYPERION 1.5L
Motor Power
210 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1498 cc
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
282bhp
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Range
656 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
380Nm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
Single Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
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
No
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
50 Liters

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
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
235/65/R17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
No
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
663 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4789*1907*1694 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2775 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
207 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
5
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
No
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Dolby Atmos
Available
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not 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
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
o inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
3
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
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
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Over Mitigatio
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
3
No
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
Yes
No
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

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
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Mahindra XEV 9e Better Than Tata Safari?

50% users have chosen Mahindra XEV 9e over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 97 users have also rated Mahindra XEV 9e and Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 Safari XEV 9e
Mileage 5.0 4.2
Performance 5.0 4.3
Comfort 5.0 4.4
Maintenance 5.0 4.3
Safety 5.0 4.6
Features 5.0 4.2
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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 Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra XEV 9e vs Tata Safari?
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Tata Safari on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XEV 9e vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹17.85 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XEV 9e vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra XEV 9e has better performance.

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