How does the performance compare between Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR and Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR?

The Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR delivers 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque, compared to Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR which produces 127.40 bhp power and 215 Nm torque.

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Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR ₹ 15.97 Lakh

Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR ₹ 15.99 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR vs Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR

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Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR

₹ 15.97 Lakh

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Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR

₹ 15.99 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)

Power

127.40 bhp

380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm

Torque

215 Nm

1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)

Engine / Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor (PMSM)

Manual

Gearbox

Automatic

FWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Petrol

Fuel

Electric

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR	Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 15.97 Lakh	₹ 15.99 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor (PMSM)
Fuel	Petrol	Electric
Engine Type	2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)	—
Power	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)	127.40 bhp
Torque	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	215 Nm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic, Paddle Shift
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Capacity	60 litres	—
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Zero emission vehicle (ZEV)
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode, IP67 Ingress Protection for Motor and Battery
Electric Range	—	325 Km
Body
Length	4695 mm	3994 mm
Width	1890 mm	1811 mm
Height	1755 mm	1616 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2498 mm
Front Tyre	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyre	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R16
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Independent MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Twist beam with dual path Strut
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Ground Clearance	—	205 mm
Turn Radius	—	5.3 metres
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Drum
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Optional	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	—
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	—
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	—
Child Safety Lock	Yes	—
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	—
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes
Traction Control System	—	Yes
Park Assist	—	360 Degree Camera
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	LED Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	—
Fog Light	Halogen	Halogen
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable)	—
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Roof Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	—	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	—
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	—
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	—
Headrest	Front & Rear	—
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back)	—
Rear Seat Type	Bench	—
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	—
Rear Seat Split	Yes	60:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	—
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	—
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	—
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	—
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Puddle Lamp	Optional	—
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	—
Ventilated Seats	—	Cooled
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10.35 inch	10 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Speakers	6	9
Voice Command	Yes	—
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	—
GPS	Yes	—
Radio	Yes	—
USB	Yes	—
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 1 Trip	—
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	—
Average Speed	Yes	—
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	—
Clock	Digital	—
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	—
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	—
Gear Indicator	Yes	—
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	—
Tachometer	Digital	—
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	—
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Steering Mounted Controls	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater	Yes	—
Steering Adjust	Tilt	—
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	—
12V Power Outlet	Yes	2
Cupholder	Front & Rear	—
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Window One Touch Up	—	Driver
Sunroof	—	Electrically Adjustable
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Wireless Charging	—	Yes
Battery
Battery	—	30 kWh, High Energy Density Lithium Ion, Thermal Management System: Liquid Cooled (Coolant + Refrigerant), IP67 Ingress Protection, Charging Standard: CCS2, Charging Time (from 15A plug): 10.5 hours (10% to 100%), Charging Time (7.2 kW AC fast charger): 4.3 hours (10% to 100%), Chargint Time (50 kW DC fast charger): 56 minutes (10% to 80%)
Other
Find My Car	Yes	Yes
Geofencing	Yes	Yes
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Emergency Call System	Yes	Yes
OTA Update	Yes	Yes
AC On Off via App	Yes	Yes
Car Unlock via App	Yes	Yes
Sunroof via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	Yes
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Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	125000
Battery Warranty (Years)	—	8
Battery Warranty (Km)	—	160000

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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR and Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR.

The Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR is priced at ₹ 15.97 Lakh, while the Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR is priced at ₹ 15.99 Lakh.

The Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR delivers 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque, compared to the Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR which produces 127.40 bhp power and 215 Nm torque.

Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR features a Manual gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Tata Nexon EV Empowered MR comes with a Automatic gearbox and Electric fuel.