Tata Sierra vs Mahindra Scorpio N Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

Mahindra Scorpio N has ruled the Indian market and hearts over the last few years and it continues to be a highly aspirational vehicle in India. On the other hand Tata Motors has revived the Sierra nameplate invoking nostalgia for boomers and millennials, while also appealing to the GenZ with the retro factor. If you look at the Indian SUV market at large it has evolved rapidly over the last decade. The Mahindra Scorpio N and the Tata Sierra arrive with two completely different philosophies despite sitting in a similar segment. The Scorpio N stays rooted in its traditional SUV identity with a ladder-frame chassis, powerful diesel engines and four-wheel-drive capability while the Sierra embraces a more lifestyle-oriented route with a monocoque platform, modern interiors and a stronger focus on comfort and technology. Here’s how these two SUVs fare out against each other in a specification comparison.

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The Mahindra Scorpio N is offered in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 13.49 lakh and Rs 24.95 lakh.

The Tata Sierra is offered in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 11.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 21.29 lakh.

The Mahindra Scorpio N measures 4,662mm in length, 1,917mm in width, 1,857mm in height and a wheelbase spanning 2,750mm.

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The Tata Sierra measures 4,340mm in length, 1,841mm in width, 1,715mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 2,730mm.

Mahindra offers the Scorpio N with two engine options - the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 200 bhp and 370 Nm of torque; the 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 172.45bhp and up to 400Nm of torque. Transmission options include - 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT. The diesel version is also offered with four-wheel drive.

The Tata Sierra is available with three engine options - a 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 104bhp and 145 Nm of torque, a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 157bhp and 255Nm of torque and the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 116.38bhp and up to 280Nm of torque. Transmission options include - 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT and 7-speed DCT.

In terms of features the Mahindra has laden the Scorpio N with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Sony audio setup, dual-zone climate control, connected car features and an electric sunroof and more.

The Sierra is an iconic nameplate from Tata Motors which was considered a revolutionary vehicle in its time. To live up to its legacy Tata Motors has equipped it with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, digital instrument cluster, co-passenger display, panoramic sunroof, JBL sound system, ventilated front seats, wireless charging and more.

On the safety front the Scorpio N comes equipped with active and passive safety features like - Level-2 ADAS, driver drowsiness detection, ESC, ABS with EBD, hill hold, hill descent control, TPMS, 6-airbags and more.

Tata Motors is well known for making safe cars and the Sierra is no exception. On the safety front the Sierra comes equipped active and passive safety features like - Level-2 ADAS, 6-airbags, TPMS, 360 degree camera, ABS, EBD, traction control, stability control, rollover mitigation and more.