Is the Mahindra Scorpio Classic or the Tata Safari cheaper?

Neither, to speak of. The Scorpio Classic starts at ₹13.37L and the Safari at ₹13.40L ex-showroom Delhi, which is close enough that the variant you pick matters more than the badge.

Which is cheaper as an automatic, the Mahindra Scorpio Classic or the Tata Safari?

Only the Safari offers one, from ₹17.91L ex-showroom Delhi. The Scorpio Classic is sold with a manual gearbox only, so if you want two pedals the choice is made for you.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Tata Safari: which should you buy?

The Mahindra Scorpio Classic and the Tata Safari cost much the same to get into, at ₹13.37L and ₹13.40L ex-showroom Delhi.

They run together up to ₹17.40L, where the Scorpio Classic tops out. Past that only the Safari has anything left to sell you, up to ₹26.76L.

Fuel is a real difference here: the Scorpio Classic comes in diesel, the Safari in petrol and diesel.

Same money, which car?

Take ₹17.40L to both showrooms and you come out with the Scorpio Classic S11 at ₹17.40L or the Safari Pure X at ₹16.49L, the Safari leaving ₹0.91L of that in your pocket.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic

S11 Diesel MT

₹17.40L ex-showroom Delhi

Tata Safari

Pure X Turbo Petrol MT

₹16.49L ex-showroom Delhi₹0.91L of the budget left over

Our take

Keep the ₹0.91L: the Scorpio Classic S11 only adds small touches like auto climate (single zone). Nothing there changes the car.

The Safari Pure X is the strongest of the two at 170 PS
Also on the Scorpio Classic S11: auto climate (single zone)
Going to the Scorpio Classic S11, you give up airbags (6 against 2), electronic stability control and all-wheel disc brakes, which the Safari Pure X keeps

Choose the Tata Safari Pure X if: You would rather keep the ₹0.91L than pay for kit you will not miss
Choose the Mahindra Scorpio Classic S11 if: You will do long stints in this car and want the daily comforts

Put these two side by side, spec for spec →

Scorpio Classic vs Safari, on paper

	Mahindra Scorpio Classic	Tata Safari
Price (ex-showroom Delhi)	₹13.37L to ₹17.40L	₹13.40L to ₹26.76L
Variants	2	14
Body type	Three-row SUV	Three-row SUV
Seats	7	7
Fuels	Diesel	Petrol, Diesel
Cheapest automatic	-	₹17.91L
Boot	460 litres	420 litres
Length	4,456 mm	4,668 mm
Width	1,820 mm	1,922 mm
Wheelbase	2,680 mm	2,741 mm
Ground clearance	-	205 mm
Fuel tank	60 litres	50 litres

Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes

Every Scorpio Classic variant →Which Safari to buy →

Scorpio Classic vs Safari: the questions people ask

Is the Mahindra Scorpio Classic or the Tata Safari cheaper?: Neither, to speak of. The Scorpio Classic starts at ₹13.37L and the Safari at ₹13.40L ex-showroom Delhi, which is close enough that the variant you pick matters more than the badge.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Tata Safari: which gives you more for the same money?: At ₹17.40L it is the Scorpio Classic S11 against the Safari Pure X. Keep the ₹0.91L: the Scorpio Classic S11 only adds small touches like auto climate (single zone). Nothing there changes the car.
Which is cheaper as an automatic, the Mahindra Scorpio Classic or the Tata Safari?: Only the Safari offers one, from ₹17.91L ex-showroom Delhi. The Scorpio Classic is sold with a manual gearbox only, so if you want two pedals the choice is made for you.

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Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.