Mahindra Scorpio N: Z6 2.2 Diesel MT vs Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT
The Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,71,947 more than the Z6 2.2 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 125% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionZ6 2.2 Diesel MT → Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT
You pay extra
₹1,71,947
₹17,17,214 → ₹18,89,161
Features are worth
₹2,15,000
10 gained
Equipment covers
125%
of what the variant costs extra
Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,71,947 more than Z6 2.2 Diesel MT and brings 10 features we value at ₹2,15,000 — 125% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
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
- ₹1,36,250 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹78,750 · 5 features
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
12 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Z6 2.2 Diesel MT | Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| 6 Airbags StandardFront, side, and curtain airbags for complete occupant cabin safety. | No | Yes | +₹37,500 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹15,000 |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering WheelLeather or leatherette covering on the steering wheel, and usually the gear lever too, rather than plastic. A wrapped gear knob on its own does not count. | No | Yes | +₹5,000 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless.Counted in 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument ClusterConfigurable digital color cockpit with driving modes and navigation display. | No | Yes | +₹25,000 |
| 12.3-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentThe largest touchscreen size we track: 12.3 inches, and larger screens counted at this level.Up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹28,750 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹15,000 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹3,750 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 17-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 17-inch alloy wheels. The level above 16-inch alloys.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹43,750 |
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights. | No | Yes | +₹30,000 |
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | No | Yes | +₹11,250 |
| 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 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 10 gained | ₹2,15,000 | |
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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6 Airbags Standardadded
ours₹10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Clusteradded
ours₹17-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹LED Fog Lampsadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
replaces 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹2,15,000 of equipment against ₹1,71,947 — 125% of the variant
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Z6 to Z8 Select on all 2 powertrains
Mahindra sells this upgrade on 2 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. It is cheapest on the Diesel automatic (₹1,16,648) and dearest on the Diesel manual (₹1,71,947).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel manual (this page) | ₹1,71,947 | ₹2,15,000 | 125%Worth it |
| Diesel automatic | ₹1,16,648 | ₹2,15,000 | 184%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹2,04,066 more on the road than Z6 2.2 Diesel MT, against ₹1,71,947 ex-showroom. ₹30,399 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,720, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Z6 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,17,214
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,21,743
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹85,861
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,172
- 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.
Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,89,161
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,43,545
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹94,458
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,892
- 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 Scorpio N Z6 2.2 Diesel MT and Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT?
- ₹1,71,947 ex-showroom — Z6 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹17,17,214 and Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹18,89,161.
- Is the Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the Z6 2.2 Diesel MT?
- Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,71,947 more than Z6 2.2 Diesel MT and brings 10 features we value at ₹2,15,000 — 125% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
- What do you actually get on the Z8 Select 2.2 Diesel MT that the Z6 2.2 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 10 features, led by 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, 6 Airbags Standard, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.