Mahindra Bolero: B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT vs B8 1.5 Diesel MT
The B8 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹29,999 more than the B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 95% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹29,999
₹9,69,000 → ₹9,98,999
Features are worth
₹28,520
2 gained
Equipment covers
95%
of what the variant costs extra
B8 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹29,999 more than B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 2 features we value at ₹28,520, roughly 95% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹0 · 0 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹28,520 · 2 features
Most of it — ₹28,520 of the ₹28,520 — is equipment we value against parts you can buy and fit afterwards, led by 15-Inch Alloy Wheels and Leatherette Upholstery. Our figures for those are mid-market accessory prices, not a quote, so it is worth pricing them from a fitter against the ₹29,999 this variant costs extra.
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
3 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT | B8 1.5 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹11,040 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 15-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹17,480 |
| Full Wheel CoversSteel wheels with full covers or a styled painted finish, rather than bare steel with centre caps. The tier below alloy wheels.Counted in 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 2 gained | ₹28,520 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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On our figures
₹28,520 of equipment against ₹29,999 — 95% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, B8 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹34,177 more on the road than B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹29,999 ex-showroom. ₹4,178 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,69,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹90,532
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹48,450
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
B8 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,98,999
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹93,210
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹49,950
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Mahindra Bolero B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and B8 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹29,999 ex-showroom — B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹9,69,000 and B8 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹9,98,999.
- Is the Mahindra Bolero B8 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT?
- B8 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹29,999 more than B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 2 features we value at ₹28,520, roughly 95% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the B8 1.5 Diesel MT that the B6(O) 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 2 features, led by 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, Leatherette Upholstery. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.