March 2022 - Mahindra XUV300 Diesel Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated (Mar 28, 2022): This update of the Mahindra XUV300 diesel variants explained article includes the latest prices of the Mahindra XUV300 along with the engine, dimension comparison of its rivals. It also includes the feature changes in some variants of the XUV300.

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2022 Mahindra XUV300 Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Mahindra XUV300 Diesel?

The pros or advantages of Mahindra XUV300 diesel are:

• 5-star GNCAP safety rating
• Best-in-class wheelbase of 2600mm with the widest body are the ingredients of a roomy cabin
• Best-in-class power and torque output of 117PS and 300Nm
• Notable features like front parking sensors, rear disc brakes, 2-zone auto AC, tyre position display, sunroof, 6 airbags, projector headlamps, steering feel adjustment, TPMS, cruise control and keyless entry

The Mahindra XUV300 diesel has the following shortcomings or problems:

• Silently removed features after launch like knee airbag, rear fog lamps, door warning lights, boot lamp, 3-point seatbelt for centre rear seat, seatbelt warning for rear seats, 17-inch alloys, heated outside mirrors; these were available at the time of launch
• Besides feature deletion, shuffling features between variants and moving some to higher variants also add to the confusion for potential customers
• Lowest-in-segment ground clearance of 180mm and smallest-in-segment boot space measuring 257 litres

What Is The Price Of Mahindra XUV300 Diesel Variants?

Just like the petrol-manual powertrain, the 2022 Mahindra XUV300 diesel-manual is also available in all 4 variants with a manual transmission. The diesel-manual variants cost between Rs. 9.31 lakh and Rs. 12.85 lakh. Similarly, the diesel-automatic powertrain is also available in the same W6 and W8 (O) variants with an ex-showroom price of Rs. 11.35 lakh and Rs. 13.52 lakh, respectively.

The diesel XUV300 variants carry a premium of up to Rs. 1.20 lakh over the comparable petrol variants. However, it drops to about Rs. 82,000 for the W8 (O) manual and automatic variants. But here’s the punchline — the W6 diesel-manual costs 1.0 rupee less than the W6 petrol-manual. Because of this aggressive sub-Rs. 10.0 lakh price tag of the W6 diesel-manual, the automatic carries a premium of Rs. 1.35 lakh over the W6 diesel-manual. In isolation, this price gap for an AMT type automatic seems unreasonably high.

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Mahindra XUV300 Diesel W4 - Base Model Features & Review

The base W4 variant of the Mahindra XUV300 diesel costs Rs. 9.31 lakh (ex-showroom). It has the following notable standard features:

• Power mirrors
• All power windows
• 16-inch wheels
• Rear disc brakes
• Central locking
• Steering-feel adjustment
• LED tail lamps
• Tyre position indicator
• Idle start/stop
• Body-coloured bumpers, mirrors and door handles, 

Considering the price of the base variant, it’s missing a bunch of must-have features, which are essential for a decent ownership experience. We believe it should have had the following features:

• Remote central locking
• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Wheel covers

Therefore, we won’t recommend buying this variant.

Mahindra XUV300 Diesel W4 vs W6 Variant - Price & Feature Comparison

The W6 variant of the XUV300 costs Rs. 10.0 lakh with the manual transmission and Rs. 10.20 lakh (ex-showroom) with the automatic. The W6 diesel-manual is Rs. 69,239 more expensive than the base model. For this additional sum, you get the following notable features:

• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Remote central locking
• Full wheel covers
• Sunroof

This variant is still missing some key features like:

• Projector headlamps
• Front and rear headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Cruise control
• Split rear seatbacks
• Rear washer wiper
• Rear defogger
• Touchscreen infotainment

Because of an expensive feature like the sunroof, the W6 diesel more than justifies the upgrade from the W4 to W6. Moreover, it also adds some must-have features. So, for budget buyers considering the XUV300 diesel-manual, the W6 is the best variant.

For diesel-automatic buyers, this is the most affordable variant of the XUV300 with the automatic transmission. It costs Rs. 1.35 lakh more than the W6 diesel. For an AMT-type automatic transmission, this price jump is too big. On top of that, you can expect it to have much higher on-road price in several states because of the Rs. 10.0+ lakh ex-showroom price. So, you should buy this variant only if you don’t want to stretch your budget further. You should also see if you can manage with a manual transmission as the W6 diesel-manual offers far better value for money.

Mahindra XUV300 Diesel W6 vs W8 Variant - Price & Feature Comparison

The W8 variant of the XUV300 diesel is only available with a manual transmission and costs Rs. 2.05 lakh more than the W6 diesel-manual. It carries an ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 12.05 lakh.

This variant gets the following notable features:

• 7-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Rear defogger
• Rear camera
• Rear washer wiper
• Halogen projector headlamps
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Split rear seatbacks
• Cruise control
• Front armrest
• LED DRLs
• Door cladding
• Spoiler
• Premium upholstery
• Power folding mirrors
• Auto wipers
• 2-zone auto AC
• Auto headlamps
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Door cladding

Because of the extremely value-for-money pricing of the W6 diesel-manual, the W8 appears to barely justify the upgrade over the W6. However, incrementally, it justifies the upgrade from the base W4 variant. Compared to the W8 petrol-manual, it’s Rs. 1.15 lakh more expensive but it retains the sunroof, which is not available in the same variant with petrol engine.

The W8 variant is suitable for buyers who want a richer ownership experience from the XUV300 diesel and this upgrade is worth considering for XUV300 diesel-manual buyers. So, despite offering a slightly poorer value for money than the W6 variant, the W8 earns our top recommendation for XUV300 diesel-manual buyers.

Mahindra XUV300 Diesel W8 vs W8 (O) Variant - Price & Feature Comparison

The W8 (O) top model of the Mahindra XUV300 diesel gets manual as well as automatic transmission options. With the diesel-manual, the W8 (O) costs Rs. 12.85 lakh and with the automatic, it costs Rs. 13.52 lakh. The automatic is Rs. 66,128 more expensive than the manual. For diesel-automatic buyers, the jump from W6 automatic to W8 (O) will cost Rs. 2.17 lakh more. The W8 (O) adds the following important features to the car:

• Auto-dimming inside mirror
• Front parking sensors
• Telematics
• Side and curtain airbags
• Tyre pressure monitor
• Machined alloy wheels
• Leather upholstery

Besides a few features like extra airbags, tyre pressure sensors, hill start and ESC, rest of the features of the W8 (O) variant all fall in the good-to-have category. From a value perspective, though, it manages to justify the jump over the W8. So, if you’re interested in some of these feel-good features, then you can consider upgrading to this variant. Otherwise, for most buyers, the W8 is a suitable choice and it earns our top recommendation.

If you’re interested in the diesel-automatic powertrain, then it’s worth noting that the jump from W6 to W8 (O) is justified in terms of value for money. So, for buyers who can afford this upgrade, the W8 (O) is a suitable choice over the W6 diesel-automatic.

Which Variant Of The Mahindra XUV300 Diesel Should You Buy?

For the Mahindra XUV300 diesel-manual buyers, the base W4 variant is not worth buying. Not only does it not offer several must-have features, the W6 only is a small price jump away and offers a far superior value for money. The W6 is the most value for money option available in the XUV300 diesel-manual lineup. The W8 justifies the upgrade from the base variant but doesn’t offer a stellar VFM score compared to the W6 diesel-manual. So, if you want a richer ownership experience, then you’re at least not compromising on value by picking the W8 variant. For this balanced feature set and a decent value for money, the W8 is our top recommendation for XUV300 diesel-manual buyers.

From there, the jump to W8 (O) is worth considering from a value for money perspective. However, it mostly adds good-to-have features. So, you should consider it only if you find its unique features important.

Since the XUV300 diesel-automatic is only available in 2 variants, the choice becomes easier. You only need to look at your budget and what features you want in the car. Budget-conscious buyers can buy the W6 variant but if you have a bigger budget, then you can consider the W8 (O), which offers better value for money.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Mahindra XUV300 Diesel ?

Compared to other turbo diesel B2-segment SUVs, the XUV300’s power and torque output are better than its rivals. However, it’s worth noting that the XUV300 diesel is also a heavy vehicle. So it may not feel like it’s that much faster as its torque-to-weight ratio is only a little bit better than the Venue’s. The efficiency figures of the XUV300 diesel are acceptable. However, the WRV’s 23.7kmpl for diesel-manual and Nexon’s 22.07kmpl for diesel-automatic are a fair bit higher than the XUV300’s diesel mileage numbers.

*Estimated

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Mahindra XUV300?

In terms of dimensions, the XUV300 is the widest car in its class with the longest wheelbase. These specifications suggest that the XUV300 has a roomier cabin than its rivals. However, pushing the axles too far apart does eat into its boot, which is the smallest among B2-segment SUVs. Among diesel SUVs, the Sonet offers a larger 392L boot space. The other disappointing number on the XUV300’s spec sheet is its ground clearance, which stands at 180mm and is barely adequate to put it across the ‘SUV’ line. The Sonet and Nexon offer a much higher ground clearance measure 205mm and 209mm, respectively.

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What Are The Colour Options Of The Mahindra XUV300 Diesel?

The 2022 XUV300 diesel is available in the following 6 monotone and 2 dual-tone exterior colours:

• Red
• Black
• Silver
• White
• Dark Green
• Grey (Except base variant)
• Red with white roof (Top variant only)
• Dark green white roof (Top variant only)

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we classify cars based on their size.