Mahindra BE 6 vs VinFast VF 7 (2026)
Mahindra BE 6 (₹19.45 Lakh – ₹26.95 Lakh) and VinFast VF 7 (₹22.99 Lakh – ₹28.09 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mahindra BE 6 is more affordable — it starts ₹3.54 Lakh lower than the VinFast VF 7.
- The VinFast VF 7 is the more powerful car, with 349 bhp against 282 bhp.
- The Mahindra BE 6 claims the longer range: 682 km vs 532 km.
- The VinFast VF 7 has the bigger boot: 537 litres vs 455 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Mahindra BE 6 in short
The BE 6 is the most radical product of Mahindra's born-electric INGLO platform, a driver-focused electric SUV with fighter-jet-inspired cockpit design, a 79 kWh pack rated at up to 682 km and a 282 bhp rear-drive motor. It secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and undercuts most similarly specified EVs. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Full BE 6 prices & variants →VinFast VF 7 in short
The VF 7 is VinFast's premium electric SUV for India — Thoothukudi-built, 5-star Bharat NCAP rated, and BBC TopGear India's EV SUV of the Year 2026. The range runs from the 438 km Earth to the 349 bhp AWD Sky trims (0-100 in 5.8s), with up to 532 km ARAI on the 70 kWh front-wheel-drive Wind. Same ownership pitch as the VF 6: 7-year vehicle and 10-year battery warranty plus free network charging until 2029. Rivals the Tata Harrier EV and Mahindra's XEV line.
Full VF 7 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BE 6 or VF 7?
The Mahindra BE 6 is more affordable — it starts ₹3.54 Lakh lower than the VinFast VF 7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BE 6 vs VF 7 — which is safer?
The Mahindra BE 6 scores 5 stars and the VinFast VF 7 scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the BE 6 or the VF 7?
The Mahindra BE 6 is more affordable — it starts ₹3.54 Lakh lower than the VinFast VF 7. The VinFast VF 7 is the more powerful car, with 349 bhp against 282 bhp. The Mahindra BE 6 claims the longer range: 682 km vs 532 km. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.