How does the performance compare between Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E) and Tata Safari Pure?

The Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E) delivers 182 bhp @ 3500 rpm (136kW) power and 420 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque, compared to Tata Safari Pure which produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm torque.

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Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E) ₹ 17.19 Lakh

Tata Safari Pure ₹ 17.49 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E) vs Tata Safari Pure

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E)

₹ 17.19 Lakh

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Tata Motors

Tata Safari Pure

₹ 17.49 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

182 bhp @ 3500 rpm (136kW)

Power

168 bhp @ 3750 rpm

420 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm

Torque

350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm

2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.2 Turbo Diesel With CRDi

Engine / Motor

1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

FWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Diesel

—

Economy / Range

16.3 km/l

7 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E)	Tata Safari Pure
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 17.19 Lakh	₹ 17.49 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Engine Type	2.2 Turbo Diesel With CRDi	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
Power	182 bhp @ 3500 rpm (136kW)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque	420 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Capacity	60 litres	50 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	—
Electric Range	—	815 Km
Fuel Economy	—	16.3 km/l
Body
Length	4695 mm	4668 mm
Width	1890 mm	1922 mm
Height	1755 mm	1795 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2741 mm
Front Tyre	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyre	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
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	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	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	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Yes
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	—	Yes
Traction Control System	—	Yes
Park Assist	—	Reverse Camera
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	LED Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	—
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	Halogen
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable)	Black (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
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Seating Capacity	7 Person	7 Person
Seating Row	3 Rows	3 Rows
Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	—
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Partial
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	—
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	50:50 split	50:50 split
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	—
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Puddle Lamp	Optional	—
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Scuff Plates	—	Yes
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Third Row Seat	—	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Leather Gear Knob	—	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	6
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 1 Trip	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Alexa	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	Blower, Vents on Pillars	Blower, Vents on Pillars
Third Row AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	—
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Defogger	Yes	—
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	—
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	Yes	2
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front Only
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Third Row Cup Holder	Yes	Yes
Other
Find My Car	Yes	—
Geofencing	Yes	—
Car Status Via App	Yes	—
Emergency Call System	Yes	—
OTA Update	Yes	—
AC On Off via App	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	—
Sunroof via App	Yes	—
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	—
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	100000
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E) and Tata Safari Pure.

The Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E) is priced at ₹ 17.19 Lakh, while the Tata Safari Pure is priced at ₹ 17.49 Lakh.

The Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E) delivers 182 bhp @ 3500 rpm (136kW) power and 420 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm torque, compared to the Tata Safari Pure which produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm torque.

Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Diesel MT 7 STR (E) features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Tata Safari Pure comes with a Manual gearbox and Diesel fuel.