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Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Tata Sierra

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic
Tata Sierra

Mahindra

Scorpio Classic

From ₹13.37 Lakh

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Tata

Sierra

From ₹11.49 Lakh

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Mahindra Scorpio ClassicS (7-Seat Side-Facing) · ₹13.37 Lakh
Tata SierraSmart+ Diesel MT · ₹12.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Scorpio Classic: ₹13.37 Lakh Sierra: ₹12.99 Lakh (ahead) Sierra ₹37,700 cheaper
Safety Scorpio Classic: Not rated yet Sierra: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage Scorpio Classic: 16.46 kmpl Sierra: 21.26 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Scorpio Classic: 130 bhp (ahead) Sierra: 118 PS Torque 300 vs 260 Nm
Boot Scorpio Classic: 460 litres Sierra: 622 litres (ahead) Length 4,456 vs 4,340 mm
Versions Scorpio Classic: 3 Sierra: 36 (ahead) Only Sierra: petrol, manual

Pick the Scorpio Classic for more power.

Pick the Sierra for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹13.37 Lakh
₹12.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹15.86 Lakh
₹15.23 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹26,640 a month
₹25,588 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
130 bhp
118 PS
Torque
300 Nm
260 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
16.46 kmpl
21.26 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Body-on-Frame SUV
SUV
Seating Capacity
7 or 9 (Side-Facing, Captain Chair, or Bench configurations)
5
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Dark Edition
Not listed
Offered on Pure L, Pure L (O), Pure+ L, Adventure+ L, Accomplished and Accomplished+ for 20,000 to 30,000 rupees over the standard version

Engine & Performance

Engine
mHawk 2.2L, 4-Cylinder, CRDi Turbocharged Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
2184 cc
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 litres
50 litres
Top Speed
165 kmph (claimed)
Not listed
Engine Options
Not listed
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol, 1.5L Turbo-Petrol (Hyperion), 1.5L Turbo-Diesel

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not listed
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Transmission Options
Not listed
6-speed manual, 7-speed DCA dual-clutch (NA petrol), 6-speed torque-converter automatic (turbo petrol and diesel). The turbo petrol is automatic only

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic, Tilt-Adjustable
Not listed
Tyre Size
235/65 R17
225/55 R19 (top variants)
Wheel Type
17-inch or 18-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy (higher trims)
17-inch Steel/Alloy up to 19-inch Alloy depending on variant
Turning Radius
5.4 m
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4456 mm
4340 mm
Width
1820 mm
1841 mm
Height
1995 mm
1715 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2730 mm
Ground Clearance
209 mm
205 mm
Boot Space
460 litres
622 (1257 with rear seats folded), split tailgate design

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
Dual (Driver and Passenger) Standard
6 Standard
Braking System
ABS with EBD
Not listed
Child Seat Anchors
ISOFIX (S11)
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. An older Scorpio with no airbags and no ABS scored 0 stars for adults and 2 for children from Global NCAP (2016).
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.14/32) and 5 stars for children (44.73/49).
Level 2 ADAS
Not listed
Available on higher variants, over 20 features including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist
Parking Aid
Not listed
360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors
Other Safety Features
Not listed
ABS with EBD, traction control, electronic parking brake with auto hold, hill hold assist

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment (S11)
Triple-screen dashboard, up to 12.3-inch central display on top variants
Climate Control
Automatic climate control (S11)
Not listed
Cruise Control
Yes (S11)
Not listed
Upholstery
Upgraded upholstery on S11 with captain chair option
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, built-in navigation
Sound System
Not listed
12-speaker JBL Black audio system with subwoofer, SonicShaft soundbar, Dolby Atmos
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic sunroof (higher variants)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
Projector Headlamps with LED Eyebrows (higher trims)
LED Headlamps
Cladding
Painted side claddings (higher trims)
Not listed
DRLs
Not listed
LED DRLs
Design Note
Not listed
Split tailgate design in tribute to the original Sierra

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Standard Mahindra India factory warranty, extendable via paid Mahindra Extended Warranty program
Standard Tata Motors India factory warranty, extendable via paid Tata Motors Extended Warranty program
Colour Options
Not listed
Pristine White, Bengal Rouge, Munnar Mist, Coorg Clouds, Pure Grey, Andaman Adventure (dual-tone black roof options available)

Choice

Versions
3 versions
36 versions
Price range
₹13.37 Lakh – ₹17.4 Lakh
₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.29 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, manual

S (7-Seat Side-Facing)₹13.37 Lakh Smart+ L Diesel MT₹13.49 Lakh Sierra ₹12,300 more

Only the Sierra sells a petrol, manual version: 9 versions, from ₹11.49 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Scorpio Classic S (7-Seat Side-Facing) against Sierra Smart+ Diesel MT

CityScorpio ClassicSierraGap
Mumbai₹16.06 Lakh₹15.42 LakhSierra ₹63,186 less
Pune₹16.06 Lakh₹15.42 LakhSierra ₹63,186 less
New Delhi₹15.86 Lakh₹15.23 LakhSierra ₹62,621 less
Bengaluru₹16.47 Lakh₹15.83 LakhSierra ₹64,317 less
Chennai₹16.62 Lakh₹15.97 LakhSierra ₹64,694 less
Hyderabad₹16.64 Lakh₹15.99 LakhSierra ₹64,694 less
Ahmedabad₹14.99 Lakh₹14.39 LakhSierra ₹60,170 less
Kolkata₹15.52 Lakh₹14.9 LakhSierra ₹61,678 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Scorpio Classic or the Sierra?

The Sierra, by ₹37,700 on the versions compared here: Scorpio Classic S (7-Seat Side-Facing) at ₹13.37 Lakh against Sierra Smart+ Diesel MT at ₹12.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹15.86 Lakh against ₹15.23 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Sierra claims 21.26 kmpl against 16.46 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Scorpio Classic: not tested in this form; an older Scorpio with no airbags and no ABS scored 0 stars (Global NCAP 2016). The Sierra: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Scorpio Classic has 2 airbags and the Sierra 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Scorpio Classic S (7-Seat Side-Facing) makes 130 bhp and 300 Nm and the Sierra Smart+ Diesel MT makes 118 PS and 260 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Scorpio Classic is 116 mm longer. Boot space is 460 litres in the Scorpio Classic and 622 litres in the Sierra.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹26,640 a month for the Scorpio Classic and ₹25,588 for the Sierra, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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