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Mahindra XUV300 vs MG ZSin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 11 Aug 2026Comparing XUV300 W6 PM MT 2WD 5STR vs Standard Range (99 kW, 51 kWh) variants

The short answer

MG ZS costs रु 1,46,000 less ex-showroom. ZS has 18 PS more power.

Choose the Mahindra XUV300 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

At Rs 49.95 lakh this trim leans on strong safety numbers (5-star adult NCAP, all-disc brakes, ESP) more than cabin luxury, so it suits buyers who prioritize crash protection over feature count Manual-only transmission and fabric seats at this price mean buyers wanting a slushbox or premium interior feel should cross-check other trims/models before committing No owner feedback or resale data is available yet for Nepal, so long-term ownership cost and service experience remain unverified

Pros

Turbocharged 1197 cc engine makes 81 kW and 200 Nm (200 Nm from just 2000 rpm) for a segment where torque matters on hill climbs

5-Star GNCAP adult safety and 4-Star child safety rating with all 4 disc brakes, ESP with roll-over mitigation, ABS with EBD and Hill Start Assist

ISOFIX anchors, pre-tensioner front seat belts and impact-sensing door unlock add real crash protection, not just brochure ticks

Touchscreen infotainment with reverse camera (adaptive guidelines), rear parking sensors and tyre-pressure/tyre-position display for city and hill parking

2600 mm wheelbase paired with 3995 mm length gives reasonable cabin room without the car feeling unwieldy on narrow Nepali roads

Cons

Only 2 airbags at a Rs 49.95 lakh price point is thin next to what buyers expect for the money

6-speed manual only in this trim — no automatic option listed, which matters in stop-start valley traffic

Seat upholstery is fabric only, not leatherette/leather, despite the premium price tag

Ground clearance figure is not disclosed in the brochure at all (only wheelbase is given), so rough-road/undercarriage confidence can't be judged from spec sheet alone

Single USB charging point is limiting for rear passengers on longer highway drives

As of 30 Jul 2026

Choose the MG ZS if

MG ZS costs रु 1,46,000 less ex-showroom.ZS has 18 PS more power.

Best mid-trim balance of price and equipment, based on Nepal pricing.

Pros

Same range and motor as Comfort, with higher trim positioning.

Widely reported Nepal price consistency across portals.

Cons

Costs more without a Nepal-disclosed range increase.

Trim-specific equipment not transparently listed on Nepal sources found (As of: 25/07/2026).

19 rows compared

Mahindra

XUV300

रु 49,95,000

रु 48,49,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 49,95,000

रु 48,49,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 49,95,000

रु 48,49,000 – रु 71,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.

Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

1,197 cc

Not disclosed

Max power

81 PS

99 PS+18 PS

Max torque

200 Nm

280 Nm+80 Nm

Battery

Not disclosed

51 kWh

Claimed range

Not disclosed

320 km

Transmission

manual

Not disclosed

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

Front-Wheel Drive

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

4,323 mm

Width

Not disclosed

1,809 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,649 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

2,581 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

175 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

49Better

Service centres

62Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Seat Upholstery: Black Fabric

·Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch

·Steering Mounted Phone & Audio Controls

·Height-adjustable Front Seat Belts

·Electric Tailgate Release

·Illuminated Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors

·4 Speakers

·Centre Roof Lamp

·Console Roof Lamp

·12V Accessory Socket

·Bottle Holder in All 4 Doors

·Sunglass Holder

·2nd Row Armrest with Cupholders

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Deluxe trim is positioned above Comfort in Nepal.

·Premium specification implied by Nepal variant naming.

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Seat upholstery: Black fabric

·Touchscreen infotainment: Included

·Bluetooth / AUX / USB: Included

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Feature-by-feature cabin list not disclosed in the Nepal sources found (As of: 25/07/2026).

🛡️Safety

·Airbags: 2

·ESP with rollover mitigation: Included

·Hill start assist: Included

·ABS with EBD: Included

·Corner braking control: Included

·All 4 disc brakes: Included

·ISOFIX: Included

·Rear parking sensors: Included

·Seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter: Included

·Reverse camera with adaptive guidelines: Included

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Safety equipment not fully itemized in the Nepal sources found (As of: 25/07/2026).

✨Design & Exterior

·Electric sunroof: Included

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Facelifted MG ZS EV styling is sold in Nepal.

📊Sales & Imports

Not disclosed

·Ex-showroom price: Rs 52,99,000.

·Also listed as Rs 52,99,000 in other Nepal portals.

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Mahindra XUV300

MG ZS

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 49,95,000

रु 48,49,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 50,28,985

≈ रु 48,82,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 60,054 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 58,298 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Mahindra XUV300 vs MG ZS — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Mahindra XUV300 or MG ZS?

As of August 2026, the MG ZS starts at Rs 48.49 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.46 lakh less than the Mahindra XUV300 at Rs 49.95 lakh.

What is the price of the Mahindra XUV300 and MG ZS in Nepal?

The Mahindra XUV300 costs Rs 49.95 lakh and the MG ZS costs Rs 48.49 lakh to Rs 71.99 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Mahindra XUV300 or the MG ZS?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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