Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 for lower diesel cost (₹7.32 per km), a lower price (from ₹9 lakh) and a longer range (about 650 km a tank).
Buy the Tata 407 Gold SFC for more payload (2,267 kg) and higher ground clearance.
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹9-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 2,125 kg
- Mileage
- 13 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹16,016/mo
₹10-12.97 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 2,267 kg
- Mileage
- 7 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹17,796/mo
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC: the verdict
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹9 lakh ex-showroom against ₹10 lakh for the Tata 407 Gold SFC, about ₹1 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹4.47 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 against ₹5.07 lakh on the Tata 407 Gold SFC. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- make long trips between refuels (about 650 km on a full tank)
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Choose the Tata 407 Gold SFC if you
- regularly carry loads close to 2,267 kg
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 and Tata 407 Gold SFC: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹9 lakh
- Lower diesel cost at ₹7.32 per km
- Tighter 11 m turning radius for city lanes
- 50-litre tank, about 650 km a tank
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹4.47 lakh)
Cons
- Lower payload (2,125 kg)
- Lower ground clearance (206 mm)
Tata 407 Gold SFC
Pros
- 2,267 kg payload, 142 kg more per trip
- 223 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹13.60 per km
- Wider 11.9 m turning radius
- Smaller 60-litre tank, about 420 km a tank
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹5.07 lakh)
Which should you buy? Answer 3 questions
The suggestion updates as you answer.
1 · How much do you usually carry per trip?
2 · Where do you mostly drive?
3 · How far do you drive in a day?
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- 407 Gold SFCYou’re close to the limit. The 407 Gold SFC leaves 367 kg spare against 225 kg on the Bada Dost i5.
- Bada Dost i5Its tighter turning circle (11 m against 11.9 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Bada Dost i5Saves about ₹18,840 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 | Tata 407 Gold SFC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9-10 Lakh✓ better | ₹10-12.97 Lakh | Bada Dost i5: ₹1 lakh less |
| Payload | 2,125 kg | 2,267 kg✓ better | 407 Gold SFC: 142 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹7.32✓ better | ₹13.60 | Bada Dost i5: ₹6.28 less |
| Turning radius | 11 m✓ better | 11.9 m | Bada Dost i5: 0.9 m tighter |
| Distance on a full tank | about 650 km✓ better | about 420 km | Bada Dost i5: 230 km more |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm | 223 mm✓ better | 407 Gold SFC: 17 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.47 lakh✓ better | ₹5.07 lakh | Bada Dost i5: ₹0.6 lakh less |
| Overall length | 5,025 mm (16 ft 6 in) | 4,687 mm (15 ft 5 in) | Bada Dost i5: 1 ft 1 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (13 Oct 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
231 litres · ₹7.32 per km
429 litres · ₹13.60 per km
Real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Fuel prices differ by state; see today’s fuel prices for yours.
Will it pay for itself? Earnings, payback and 5-year cost
Uses 3,000 km a month. Set your freight rate and driver cost.
Who drives?
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5
- Freight earned
- ₹96,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹16,016
- Fuel
- − ₹21,969
- Driver salary
- − ₹18,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,583
- Tyres
- − ₹2,400
- Insurance
- − ₹2,667
- You keep each month
- ₹33,365
Tata 407 Gold SFC
- Freight earned
- ₹96,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹17,796
- Fuel
- − ₹40,800
- Driver salary
- − ₹18,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,750
- Tyres
- − ₹2,400
- Insurance
- − ₹2,917
- You keep each month
- ₹12,338
The Bada Dost i5 leaves you about ₹21,027 more a month, or ₹2,52,324 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹19,000 (Bada Dost i5) and ₹21,000 (407 Gold SFC) a year, a new set of tyres every 60,000 km, insurance at about 3.5% of the ex-showroom price a year, and resale of 60–65% after 3 years and 45–50% after 5 years. EMI uses the down payment and loan period you pick under On-road price and EMI.
On-road price and EMI in your city
City
Down payment
Loan period
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5
₹9.65 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata 407 Gold SFC
₹10.72 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Bada Dost i5 EMI is ₹1,780 a month lower.
On-road figures add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI is on the ex-showroom price at 12% a year. Dealers quote exact figures.
Can you get a loan for it?
A quick check using the rule many lenders follow: all your EMIs together should stay within about half your monthly income.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5
Loan needed ₹7.20 L · EMI ₹16,016 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Tata 407 Gold SFC
Loan needed ₹8.00 L · EMI ₹17,796 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Documents you’ll usually need
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Address proof
- Last 6 months’ bank statements
- Income proof or ITR, if you have one
- Business or transport contract, if any
This is a rough guide. Banks and NBFCs decide using your credit score, income proof and the truck’s use.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 and Tata 407 Gold SFC variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Tata 407 Gold SFC variants
- 407 Gold SFC 2955/CBCGet price
2,267 kg payload, Customizable body
- 407 Gold SFC 2955/FSDGet price
2,267 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Deck Body
- 407 Gold SFC 2955/HDLBGet price
2,267 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Box body
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9-10 Lakh | ₹10-12.97 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.47 lakh✓ better | ₹5.07 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹16,016 a month✓ better | ₹17,796 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 2,956 cc |
| Power | 80 HP | 98 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 21.1 HP | 21.1 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 2,125 kg | 2,267 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 3,800 kg | 4,650 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,675 kg | 2,280 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,025 mm (16 ft 6 in) | 4,687 mm (15 ft 5 in) |
| Overall width | 1,842 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,905 mm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Overall height | 2,061 mm (6 ft 9 in) | 2,260 mm (7 ft 5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm (8 ft 6 in) | 3,300 mm (10 ft 10 in) |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm (8 in) | 223 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 11.9 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 | Tata 407 Gold SFC |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 13 km/l | 7 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹7.32✓ better | ₹13.60 |
| Fuel tank | 50 litres | 60 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 650 km✓ better | about 420 km |
Tata 407 GOLD RJ SFC
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹9-12 Lakh, 2,500 kg payload, 10 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 13 Oct 2026 and each maker’s claimed mileage.
- On-road prices add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI assumes 12% a year.
- Ownership figures (service, tyres, insurance, resale) are our estimates, marked as such where they appear.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 vs Tata 407 Gold SFC: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan, while the Tata 407 Gold SFC suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 2,267 kg. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹9 lakh ex-showroom against ₹10 lakh for the Tata 407 Gold SFC, about ₹1 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 is cheaper to run: about ₹7.32 of fuel per km against ₹13.60 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹18,800 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Tata 407 Gold SFC carries more: 2,267 kg of payload against 2,125 kg, or 142 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need an ordinary LMV licence. Their GVW is within 7,500 kg, so they count as light motor vehicles.
About ₹9.65 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 and ₹10.72 lakh for the Tata 407 Gold SFC, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Tata 407 Gold SFC: 60 litres against 50 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 420 km a tank against 650 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹16,016 a month for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i5 and ₹17,796 for the Tata 407 Gold SFC. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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