Citroen eC3 vs Mahindra BE 6

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Mahindra BE 6? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Mahindra BE 6 price starts at Rs 18.90 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

eC3 Vs BE 6

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Mahindra BE 6
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.19,87,379^*
Range (km)	320	535
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	59
Charging Time	57min	20Min-140 kW(20-80%)

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra BE 6
Rs18.90 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant

Citroen eC3
Shine DT
12.76 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Mahindra BE 6
Pack One
18.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Pack One
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.19,87,379^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.37,822/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.78,479
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.8 Based on 330 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 1.10/km

Basic Information

Shine DT

Pack One

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.19,87,379^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.37,822/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.78,479

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.8

Based on 330 Reviews

Brochure

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Brochure not available

Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 1.10/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Charging Time	-	20Min-140 kW(20-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	59
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	228bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	380Nm
Range (km)	320 km	535 km
Range - Tested	257Km	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	6H-11 kW(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	20Min-140 kW(20-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
Charger Type	3.3	11 kW AC Wall Box
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	-
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	-	8.7H-(0-100%)
Charging Options	-	11 kW AC Wall Box, 7.2 kW AC Wall Box, DC Fast Charger
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

20Min-140 kW(20-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

107

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Intelligent Semi Active
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	10
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	6.7 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	245/55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Intelligent Semi Active

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	4371
Width (mm)	1733	1907
Height (mm)	1604	1627
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	207
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2775
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	455
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3s),Parcel Shelf, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror,Rear Defroster,Tripmeter,Battery State Of Charge (%),Drivable Range (km),Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator,Battery Regeneration Indicator,Front Roof Lamp	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	-	Yes
Additional Features	Interior Environment - Single Tone Black,Seat Upholstry - Fabric (Bloster/Insert)(RUBIC/HEXALIGHT),Front & Rear Integrated Headrest,AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Grey / Anodized Orange),Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Steering wheel, High Gloss Black - AC Vents surround (Side), eToggle surround,Driver Seat - Manual Height Adjustable	-
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colors	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue With Polar White+5 MoreeC3 Colors	Everest WhiteDesert MystDeep ForestTango RedFirestorm OrangeNapoli BlackDesert Myst SatinEverest White Satin+3 MoreBE 6 Colors
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Chrome),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Sash Tape - C Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirrors(High Gloss Black),Wheel Arch Cladding,Signature LED Day Time Running Lights,Dual Tone Roof,Front Skid Plate ,Rear Skid Plate,Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent ,Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover , Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp), Optional (Polar White/ Zesty Orange/ Platinum Grey/Cosmo Blue)	-
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	245/55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colors

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo Blue+5 MoreeC3 Colors

Everest WhiteDesert MystDeep ForestTango RedFirestorm Orange+3 MoreBE 6 Colors

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	12.3
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	16
Additional Features	Citroën Connect Touchscreen,Mirror Screen,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity,MyCitroën Connect, C - BUDDY' Personal Assistant Application,Smartphone Storage - Rear Console, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel,USB Port - Front 1 + Rear 2 Fast Charger	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen eC3
- Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin
- Best driving range in its segment
Mahindra BE 6
- Stand-out styling that can pull attention away from supercars
- Two battery pack options with an estimated real world range of 400-500km.
- Superb infotainment experience: triple 12.3” screens, Harman/Kardon Audio on offer.
- The strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS. Works well in Indian conditions.

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Mahindra BE 6
- Rear seat headroom for tall users and outward visibility for short users could have been better
- Styling is very polarising and may be too over-the-top for some in your family

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Mahindra BE 6?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.76 Lakh & Mahindra BE 6 price starts at ₹ 18.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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