Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 vs Ashok Leyland Boss 1615
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 for lower diesel cost (₹13.60 per km), a lower price (from ₹25 lakh) and more power per tonne.
Buy the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 for more payload (9,882 kg).
₹25 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 7,710 kg
- Mileage
- 7 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹44,489/mo
₹26-27 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 9,882 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹46,268/mo
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 vs Ashok Leyland Boss 1615: the verdict
The Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹25 lakh ex-showroom against ₹26 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615, about ₹1 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹2.68 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 against ₹3.24 lakh on the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215. The right pick depends on your work.
These two sit in different weight classes: the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 is a intermediate truck and the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 a medium truck, so this is a question of whether to step up a size.
Choose the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 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
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- make long trips between refuels (about 1,456 km on a full tank)
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Choose the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 9,882 kg
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 and Ashok Leyland Boss 1615: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹25 lakh
- Lower diesel cost at ₹13.60 per km
- Tighter 11.76 m turning radius for city lanes
- 150 HP and 450 Nm, more power for its weight
- 208-litre tank, about 1,456 km a tank
Cons
- Lower payload (7,710 kg)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹3.24 lakh)
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615
Pros
- 9,882 kg payload, 2,172 kg more per trip
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹2.68 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹15.87 per km
- Wider 19 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (9.3 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 185-litre tank, about 1,110 km a tank
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 BOSS 1215
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Boss 1615You’re close to the limit. The Boss 1615 leaves 2,882 kg spare against 710 kg on the BOSS 1215.
- BOSS 1215Its tighter turning circle (11.76 m against 19 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- BOSS 1215Saves about ₹6,810 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 vs Ashok Leyland Boss 1615: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹25 Lakh✓ better | ₹26-27 Lakh | BOSS 1215: ₹1 lakh less |
| Payload | 7,710 kg | 9,882 kg✓ better | Boss 1615: 2,172 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹13.60✓ better | ₹15.87 | BOSS 1215: ₹2.27 less |
| Turning radius | 11.76 m✓ better | 19 m | BOSS 1215: 7.24 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 12.5 HP✓ better | 9.3 HP | BOSS 1215: 3.2 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 1,456 km✓ better | about 1,110 km | BOSS 1215: 346 km more |
| Ground clearance | 260 mm✓ better | 232 mm | BOSS 1215: 28 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹3.24 lakh | ₹2.68 lakh✓ better | Boss 1615: ₹0.56 lakh less |
| Overall length | 7,328 mm (24 ft 1 in) | 8,797 mm (28 ft 10 in) | Boss 1615: 4 ft 10 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (5 Nov 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
429 litres · ₹13.60 per km
500 litres · ₹15.87 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 BOSS 1215
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹44,489
- Fuel
- − ₹40,800
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹4,417
- Tyres
- − ₹5,400
- Insurance
- − ₹7,333
- You keep each month
- ₹40,561
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹46,268
- Fuel
- − ₹47,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹4,583
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹7,583
- You keep each month
- ₹30,365
The BOSS 1215 leaves you about ₹10,196 more a month, or ₹1,22,355 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹53,000 (BOSS 1215) and ₹55,000 (Boss 1615) 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 BOSS 1215
₹26.80 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615
₹27.87 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The BOSS 1215 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 BOSS 1215
Loan needed ₹20.00 L · EMI ₹44,489 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
Ashok Leyland Boss 1615
Loan needed ₹20.80 L · EMI ₹46,268 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
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 BOSS 1215 and Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 variants
- BOSS 1215 5200/HSD/23 ftGet price
7,710 kg payload, 30 ft 8 in deck, Box body
- BOSS 1215 3900/CBC/17 ftGet price
7,710 kg payload, 24 ft 1 in deck, Customizable body
- BOSS 1215 3900/DSD/17 ftGet price
7,710 kg payload, 24 ft 1 in deck, Deck Body
- BOSS 1215 3900/FSD/17 ftGet price
7,710 kg payload, 24 ft 1 in deck, Deck Body
- BOSS 1215 3900/HSD/17 ftGet price
7,710 kg payload, 24 ft 1 in deck, Box body
- BOSS 1215 4500/HSD/20 ftGet price
7,710 kg payload, 26 ft 9 in deck, Box body
- BOSS 1215 4500/CBC/20 ftGet price
7,710 kg payload, 26 ft 9 in deck, Customizable body
- BOSS 1215 4500/DSD/20 ftGet price
7,710 kg payload, 26 ft 9 in deck, Deck Body
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 vs Ashok Leyland Boss 1615: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹25 Lakh | ₹26-27 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹3.24 lakh | ₹2.68 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹44,489 a month✓ better | ₹46,268 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,990 cc | 3,839 cc |
| Power | 150 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 12.5 HP✓ better | 9.3 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 6 Speed Manual | 6 speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 7,710 kg | 9,882 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 11,990 kg | 16,140 kg |
| Kerb weight | 4,280 kg | 6,258 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 6 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | MGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 7,328 mm (24 ft 1 in) | 8,797 mm (28 ft 10 in) |
| Overall width | 2,210 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,480 mm (8 ft 2 in) |
| Overall height | 2,640 mm (8 ft 8 in) | 3,230 mm (10 ft 7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,900 mm (12 ft 10 in) | 5,200 mm (17 ft 1 in) |
| Ground clearance | 260 mm (10 in) | 232 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 11.76 m | 19 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 7 km/l | 6 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹13.60✓ better | ₹15.87 |
| Fuel tank | 208 litres | 185 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 1,456 km✓ better | about 1,110 km |
Ashok Leyland Boss 1415
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹23-26 Lakh, 9,882 kg payload, 7 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 5 Nov 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 BOSS 1215 vs Ashok Leyland Boss 1615: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan, while the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 9,882 kg. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹25 lakh ex-showroom against ₹26 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615, 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 BOSS 1215 is cheaper to run: about ₹13.60 of fuel per km against ₹15.87 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹6,800 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 carries more: 9,882 kg of payload against 7,710 kg, or 2,172 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
The Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 needs a medium goods vehicle transport licence and the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615 needs a heavy goods vehicle transport licence, because their GVW falls in different classes.
The Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215, on paper: it has 12.5 HP per tonne of GVW against 9.3 HP on the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 260 mm of ground clearance against 232 mm.
About ₹26.8 lakh for the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 and ₹27.87 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215: 208 litres against 185 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 1,456 km a tank against 1,110 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹44,489 a month for the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 and ₹46,268 for the Ashok Leyland Boss 1615. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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