Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 vs Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE
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 more payload (7,710 kg), lower diesel cost (₹13.60 per km) and more power per tonne.
Buy the Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE for a lower price (from ₹23 lakh).
₹25 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 7,710 kg
- Mileage
- 7 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹44,489/mo
₹23-27 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 6,000 kg
- Mileage
- 5 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹40,930/mo
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 vs Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE: the verdict
The Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE costs less to buy: it starts at ₹23 lakh ex-showroom against ₹25 lakh for the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215, about ₹2 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹3.24 lakh on the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 against ₹4.17 lakh on the Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE. 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 ecomet 1215 TE a medium truck, so this is a question of whether to step up a size.
Choose the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 7,710 kg
- 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)
Choose the Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 and Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215
Pros
- 7,710 kg payload, 1,710 kg more per trip
- Lower diesel cost at ₹13.60 per km
- 150 HP and 450 Nm, more power for its weight
- 208-litre tank, about 1,456 km a tank
- 260 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹23 lakh
Cons
- Lower payload (6,000 kg)
- Higher diesel cost at ₹19.04 per km
- Less power for its weight (11.6 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 105-litre tank, about 525 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 1215You’re close to the limit. The BOSS 1215 leaves 2,210 kg spare against 500 kg on the ecomet 1215 TE.
- BOSS 1215Saves about ₹16,320 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 vs Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE: 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 ecomet 1215 TE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹25 Lakh | ₹23-27 Lakh✓ better | ecomet 1215 TE: ₹2 lakh less |
| Payload | 7,710 kg✓ better | 6,000 kg | BOSS 1215: 1,710 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹13.60✓ better | ₹19.04 | BOSS 1215: ₹5.44 less |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 12.5 HP✓ better | 11.6 HP | BOSS 1215: 0.9 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 1,456 km✓ better | about 525 km | BOSS 1215: 931 km more |
| Ground clearance | 260 mm✓ better | 215 mm | BOSS 1215: 45 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹3.24 lakh✓ better | ₹4.17 lakh | BOSS 1215: ₹0.93 lakh less |
| Overall length | 7,328 mm (24 ft 1 in) | 5,332 mm (17 ft 6 in) | BOSS 1215: 6 ft 7 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (6 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
600 litres · ₹19.04 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 ecomet 1215 TE
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹40,930
- Fuel
- − ₹57,120
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹4,000
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹6,750
- You keep each month
- ₹27,600
The BOSS 1215 leaves you about ₹12,961 more a month, or ₹1,55,531 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹53,000 (BOSS 1215) and ₹48,000 (ecomet 1215 TE) 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 ecomet 1215 TE
₹24.66 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The ecomet 1215 TE EMI is ₹3,559 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 ecomet 1215 TE
Loan needed ₹18.40 L · EMI ₹40,930 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 ecomet 1215 TE 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 ecomet 1215 TE: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹25 Lakh | ₹23-27 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹3.24 lakh✓ better | ₹4.17 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹44,489 a month | ₹40,930 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11.6 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 6 Speed Manual | 6 speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 7,710 kg✓ better | 6,000 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 11,990 kg | 12,900 kg |
| Kerb weight | 4,280 kg | 6,900 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 6 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | MGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 7,328 mm (24 ft 1 in) | 5,332 mm (17 ft 6 in) |
| Overall width | 2,210 mm (7 ft 3 in) | 2,280 mm (7 ft 6 in) |
| Overall height | 2,640 mm (8 ft 8 in) | 3,000 mm (9 ft 10 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,900 mm (12 ft 10 in) | 2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in) |
| Ground clearance | 260 mm (10 in) | 215 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 11.76 m | 11.7 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 | Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 7 km/l | 5 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹13.60✓ better | ₹19.04 |
| Fuel tank | 208 litres | 105 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 1,456 km✓ better | about 525 km |
Mahindra FURIO 11
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹22-24 Lakh, 6,441 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 6 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 ecomet 1215 TE: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 7,710 kg, while the Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE costs less to buy: it starts at ₹23 lakh ex-showroom against ₹25 lakh for the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215, about ₹2 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 ₹19.04 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹16,300 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 1215 carries more: 7,710 kg of payload against 6,000 kg, or 1,710 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 ecomet 1215 TE 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 11.6 HP on the Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 260 mm of ground clearance against 215 mm.
About ₹26.8 lakh for the Ashok Leyland BOSS 1215 and ₹24.66 lakh for the Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE, 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 105 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 1,456 km a tank against 525 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 ₹40,930 for the Ashok Leyland ecomet 1215 TE. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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