How does the performance compare between Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) and Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol?

The Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) delivers 153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW) power and 360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm torque, compared to Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol which produces 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque.

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Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) ₹ 14.60 Lakh

Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol ₹ 14.48 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) vs Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol

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

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E)

₹ 14.60 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki

Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol

₹ 14.48 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW)

Power

101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm

360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm

Torque

136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC K15C Smart Hybrid

Manual

Gearbox

Automatic

FWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

—

Economy / Range

20.27 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

6 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E)	Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 14.60 Lakh	₹ 14.48 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	2.2 Turbo Diesel With CRDi	K15C Smart Hybrid
Power	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW)	101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	60 litres	45 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Economy	—	20.27 km/l
Body
Length	4695 mm	4445 mm
Width	1890 mm	1775 mm
Height	1755 mm	1755 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2740 mm
Front Tyre	235 / 65 R17	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyre	235 / 65 R17	195 / 65 R16
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	MacPherson Strut & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Ground Clearance	—	180 mm
Turn Radius	—	5.2 metres
Kerb weight	—	1225 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated 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	Rear
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	—	Yes
Park Assist	—	360 Degree Camera
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable)	Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Roof Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Fog Light	—	LED on front
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Black/Grey
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Seating Capacity	5 Person	6 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	3 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	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	Captain Seats
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	—
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Puddle Lamp	Optional	Yes
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Rear Seat Folding	—	Partial
Third Row Seat	—	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type	—	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Interior Colour	—	Black
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Footwell Lamps
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	8 inch	7 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Speakers	4	6
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	—
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Integrated Music System	—	Yes
Steering Mounted Controls	—	Yes
Auxiliary Port	—	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Gear Indicator	—	Yes
Alexa	—	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 on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	Yes	3
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front & Third
Sunglass Holder	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Window One Touch Down	—	Driver
Window One Touch Up	—	Driver
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
AC On Off via App	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	2
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	40000
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) and Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol.

The Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) is priced at ₹ 14.60 Lakh, while the Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol is priced at ₹ 14.48 Lakh.

The Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) delivers 153 bhp @ 3750 rpm (114kW) power and 360 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm torque, compared to the Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol which produces 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm torque.

Mahindra XUV700 MX Diesel MT 5 STR (E) features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Maruti XL6 Alpha+ AT Petrol comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.