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Mahindra Scorpio N vs Safari

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

4.6Score
Mahindra Scorpio N
Price Range

₹13.69 lakh – ₹25.49 lakh

Mileage

13.0 - 16.5 km/l

Petrol / Diesel • 31 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Safari

Safari
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹13.4 lakh – ₹26.91 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 72 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Mahindra Scorpio N takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in equipment density. While Safari remains a capable contender, Mahindra Scorpio N offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Mahindra Scorpio N if:

  • Enthusiasts, adventure tourers, and large families needing true 4x4 capability with high road dominance.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Mahindra Scorpio N

Not published

2 - 6 (by variant)

Safari

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Mahindra Scorpio N

202.8 PS

370 Nm

Safari

169.9 PS

280 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Mahindra Scorpio N

13.0 - 16.5 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Safari

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Mahindra

Mahindra Scorpio N

Listed items₹5,09,780
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹4,06,780
Scheduled maintenance
₹49,000
Stored first-year insurance
₹54,000
Stored 5-year depreciation
35% (₹4.79 lakh)
Tata Motors

Safari

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹65,990(Mahindra Scorpio N lower)

Z2 Diesel MT

2198 cc • Manual • 14.0 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹14.19 lakh

Smart

1956 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹14.85 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Mahindra Scorpio N
Safari
Engine TypeDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:1997 cc Petrol / 2198 cc Diesel
Safari:1498 cc, 1956 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:202.8 PS
Safari:169.9 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:370 Nm
Safari:280 Nm
Transmission Options
Mahindra Scorpio N:Manual, Automatic
Safari:Manual, Automatic
Fuel Options
Mahindra Scorpio N:Petrol, Diesel
Safari:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:13.0 - 16.5 km/l
Safari:—
Mahindra Scorpio N
Safari
Seating
Mahindra Scorpio N:7 seats
Safari:7 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:187 mm
Safari:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:—
Safari:680 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:57 litres
Safari:50 litres
Body Type
Mahindra Scorpio N:SUV
Safari:SUV
Mahindra Scorpio N
Safari
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:—
Safari:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:2 - 6 (by variant)
Safari:6
Mahindra Scorpio N
Safari
Standard WarrantyDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Safari:—
Annual Service EstimateDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:₹9,500
Safari:—
5-Year Service TotalDiffers
Mahindra Scorpio N:₹49,000
Safari:—
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Safari has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Mahindra Scorpio N is not published.