Mahindra BE 6 vs BYD Atto 3: Indian Or Chinese, Which One Would You Pick?

Published February 18, 2025
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Would you drive an Indian EV or a Chinese EV? Let’s look beyond that sentiment in search of more value.

Mahindra meant serious arrival as they brought the BE 6 into the market. This compact electric SUV, be it in terms of design, features, or performance, is definitely one to watch out for. In the same segment, its key rival Atto 3 comes from Chinese automaker BYD, which has been gradually expanding its presence in India. That said, in this report, we take a detailed look at the specs and features of both SUVs to see who stands for more value. Let’s begin.

Mahindra BE 6 vs BYD Atto 3: Price

	Mahindra BE 6	BYD Atto 3
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 18.9 lakh to Rs 26.9 lakh	Rs 24.99 lakh to Rs 33.99 lakh

The Mahindra BE 6 turns out to be the more affordable option for a compact electric SUV than the BYD Atto 3 by up to Rs 7 lakh. However, this comes with various taxes and duties at play, so whether it truly translates to better value is something to be examined in detail. We’ve done just that next.

Mahindra BE 6 vs BYD Atto 3: Dimensions

Models	Mahindra BE 6	BYD Atto 3
Length	4371 mm	4455 mm (+84 mm)
Width	1907 mm (+32 mm)	1875 mm
Height	1627 mm (+12 mm)	1615 mm
Wheelbase	2775 mm (+35 mm)	2720 mm
Boot space	455 litres (+15 litres)	440 litres

The BYD Atto 3 is the longer car of the two, but that’s about it. The BE 6 is wider, taller, has a longer wheelbase, and even offers a bigger boot space for that matter.

Mahindra BE 6 vs BYD Atto 3: Features

Equipment	Mahindra BE 6	BYD Atto 3
LED headlamps With DRLs	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	19-inch alloy wheels (optional 20-inch)	18-inch alloy wheels
Infotainment System	12.3-inch touchscreen	12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Digital Driver’s Display	Yes, 12.3-inch display	Yes, 5-inch display
Android Auto And Apple CarPlay	Yes, wireless	Yes, wired
Powered front seats	Yes	Yes, 6-way (driver) and 4-way (co-passenger)
Memory function for all seats	Only front	No
Augmented Reality heads-up display	Yes	No
Sunroof	Yes, panoramic (illuminated)	Yes, panoramic
Ventilated seats	Yes	No
Automatic climate control	Yes, dual-zone	Yes
Wireless phone charging	Yes, two	Yes
Speakers	16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system	8-speaker Dirac sound system
Multi-colour ambient lighting	Yes	Yes
Connected car tech	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes, digital	Yes, portable card
Airbags	7 airbags	7 airbags
ADAS	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring system	Yes	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes
Auto park	Yes	No
Electronic parking brake with auto hold function	Yes	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	Yes

The Mahindra BE 6 is also more feature-rich compared to the Atto 3. It comes with a larger instrument panel, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, memory function for the front seats, seat ventilation, an AR-based head-up display, sunroof illumination, dual-zone climate control, dual wireless phone chargers, and twice the number of speakers. On top of that, it also gets an auto-park feature, setting it apart from many others in and around its segment.

The BYD Atto 3 does share many features with the BE 6 but has only one notable advantage – a slightly larger, rotating touchscreen. Not sure if that counts for you.

Mahindra BE 6 vs BYD Atto 3: Powertrain

Parameters	Mahindra BE 6		BYD Atto 3
Battery	59 kWh	79 kWh	49.92 kWh	60.48 kWh
Power	231 PS	286 PS		204 PS
Torque	380 Nm	380 Nm	-	310 Nm
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel drive		Front-wheel drive
Acceleration	-	6.7 seconds	7.9 seconds	7.3 seconds
Claimed Range	535 km (MIDC- Part 1 + 2)	682 km (MIDC- Part 1 + 2)	468 km (ARAI)	521 km (ARAI)

Talking performance, the Mahindra BE 6 once again outshines the Atto 3 with larger battery packs powering its rear-wheel-drive motor, delivering higher outputs than its rival and achieving the 0-100 kmph sprint almost a second quicker. That said, it also boasts a significantly greater claimed range.

That being said, the Atto 3’s claimed range isn’t bad either.

Mahindra BE 6 vs BYD Atto 3: Verdict

Well, with Indian sentiments in play, there’s no point in putting these two cars head-to-head. But even so, it’s good to see the Mahindra BE 6 doing things a lot better at a much more affordable price, being completely manufactured in India. There’s really no reason why you would pick an Atto 3 over a BE 6.