Bharat Benz 1617R vs Bharat Benz 1917R
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Bharat Benz 1617R for a lower price (from ₹22.22 lakh) and more power per tonne.
Buy the Bharat Benz 1917R for lower diesel cost (₹15.87 per km) and a longer range (about 1,290 km a tank).
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
₹22.22-24.12 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 9,750 kg
- Mileage
- 4 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹39,542/mo
₹24.11-28.3 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 9,750 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹42,905/mo
Bharat Benz 1617R vs Bharat Benz 1917R: the verdict
The Bharat Benz 1617R costs less to buy: it starts at ₹22.22 lakh ex-showroom against ₹24.11 lakh for the Bharat Benz 1917R, about ₹1.89 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹2.38 lakh on the Bharat Benz 1617R against ₹2.69 lakh on the Bharat Benz 1917R. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Bharat Benz 1617R if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
Choose the Bharat Benz 1917R if you
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- make long trips between refuels (about 1,290 km on a full tank)
Bharat Benz 1617R and Bharat Benz 1917R: pros and cons
Bharat Benz 1617R
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹22.22 lakh
- 167 HP and 520 Nm, more power for its weight
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹2.38 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹23.80 per km
- Smaller 215-litre tank, about 860 km a tank
Bharat Benz 1917R
Pros
- Lower diesel cost at ₹15.87 per km
- 215-litre tank, about 1,290 km a tank
Cons
- Less power for its weight (9 HP per tonne)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹2.69 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?
Bharat Benz 1917R
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Bharat Benz 1917RSaves about ₹49,563 a month on fuel at 6,250 km.
Bharat Benz 1617R vs Bharat Benz 1917R: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Bharat Benz 1617R | Bharat Benz 1917R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹22.22-24.12 Lakh✓ better | ₹24.11-28.3 Lakh | Bharat Benz 1617R: ₹1.89 lakh less |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹23.80 | ₹15.87✓ better | Bharat Benz 1917R: ₹7.93 less |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 10.3 HP✓ better | 9 HP | Bharat Benz 1617R: 1.3 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 860 km | about 1,290 km✓ better | Bharat Benz 1917R: 430 km more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.38 lakh✓ better | ₹2.69 lakh | Bharat Benz 1617R: ₹0.31 lakh less |
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
750 litres · ₹23.80 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?
Bharat Benz 1617R
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹39,542
- Fuel
- − ₹71,400
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹3,917
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹6,500
- You keep each month
- ₹15,042
Bharat Benz 1917R
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹42,905
- Fuel
- − ₹47,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹4,250
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹7,000
- You keep each month
- ₹34,645
The Bharat Benz 1917R leaves you about ₹19,603 more a month, or ₹2,35,240 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹47,000 (Bharat Benz 1617R) and ₹51,000 (Bharat Benz 1917R) 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
Bharat Benz 1617R
₹23.82 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Bharat Benz 1917R
₹25.85 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Bharat Benz 1617R EMI is ₹3,363 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.
Bharat Benz 1617R
Loan needed ₹17.78 L · EMI ₹39,542 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
Bharat Benz 1917R
Loan needed ₹19.29 L · EMI ₹42,905 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.
Bharat Benz 1617R and Bharat Benz 1917R variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Bharat Benz 1617R variants
- Bharat Benz 1617R 5100/CBCGet price
9,750 kg payload, Customizable body
- Bharat Benz 1617R 5900/CBCGet price
9,750 kg payload, Customizable body
- Bharat Benz 1617R 6700/CBCGet price
9,750 kg payload, Customizable body
Bharat Benz 1917R variants
- Bharat Benz 1917R 5100/CBCGet price
9,750 kg payload, Customizable body
- Bharat Benz 1917R 5900/6985 CBCGet price
9,750 kg payload, Customizable body
- Bharat Benz 1917R 5900/7400 CBCGet price
9,750 kg payload, Customizable body
- Bharat Benz 1917R 6700/CBCGet price
9,750 kg payload, Customizable body
Bharat Benz 1617R vs Bharat Benz 1917R: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Bharat Benz 1917R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹22.22-24.12 Lakh | ₹24.11-28.3 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.38 lakh✓ better | ₹2.69 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹39,542 a month✓ better | ₹42,905 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Bharat Benz 1917R |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,900 cc | 3,900 cc |
| Power | 167 HP | 167 HP |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 10.3 HP✓ better | 9 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Bharat Benz 1917R |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9,750 kg | 9,750 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 16,200 kg | 18,500 kg |
| Kerb weight | 6,450 kg | 6,450 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 6 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4X2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | HGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Bharat Benz 1917R |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 8,600 mm (28 ft 3 in) | 8,600 mm (28 ft 3 in) |
| Overall width | 2,457 mm (8 ft 1 in) | 2,457 mm (8 ft 1 in) |
| Overall height | 2,600 mm (8 ft 6 in) | 2,600 mm (8 ft 6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 5,100 mm (16 ft 9 in) | 5,100 mm (16 ft 9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 270 mm (11 in) | 275 mm (11 in) |
| Turning radius | 8.65 m | 8.65 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Bharat Benz 1917R |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 4 km/l | 6 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹23.80 | ₹15.87✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 215 litres | 215 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 860 km | about 1,290 km✓ better |
Mahindra FURIO 16
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹24-28 Lakh, 10,500 kg payload, 6 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.
Bharat Benz 1617R vs Bharat Benz 1917R: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Bharat Benz 1617R suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan, while the Bharat Benz 1917R suits buyers who run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Bharat Benz 1617R costs less to buy: it starts at ₹22.22 lakh ex-showroom against ₹24.11 lakh for the Bharat Benz 1917R, about ₹1.89 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Bharat Benz 1917R is cheaper to run: about ₹15.87 of fuel per km against ₹23.80 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹23,800 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
They carry about the same load, close to 9,750 kg. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
The Bharat Benz 1617R, on paper: it has 10.3 HP per tonne of GVW against 9 HP on the Bharat Benz 1917R, which shows on climbs at full load.
About ₹23.82 lakh for the Bharat Benz 1617R and ₹25.85 lakh for the Bharat Benz 1917R, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹39,542 a month for the Bharat Benz 1617R and ₹42,905 for the Bharat Benz 1917R. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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