Bharat Benz 1617R vs Eicher Pro 3015
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Bharat Benz 1617R for more power per tonne, higher ground clearance and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Buy the Eicher Pro 3015 for more payload (10,572 kg), lower diesel cost (₹15.87 per km) and a lower price (from ₹21.46 lakh).
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
₹21.46-29.8 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 10,572 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹38,189/mo
Bharat Benz 1617R vs Eicher Pro 3015: the verdict
The Eicher Pro 3015 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹21.46 lakh ex-showroom against ₹22.22 lakh for the Bharat Benz 1617R, about ₹76,000 less. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Bharat Benz 1617R if you
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Choose the Eicher Pro 3015 if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- regularly carry loads close to 10,572 kg
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- make long trips between refuels (about 1,140 km on a full tank)
Bharat Benz 1617R and Eicher Pro 3015: pros and cons
Bharat Benz 1617R
Pros
- Tighter 8.65 m turning radius for city lanes
- 167 HP and 520 Nm, more power for its weight
- 270 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Lower payload (9,750 kg)
- Higher diesel cost at ₹23.80 per km
- Smaller 215-litre tank, about 860 km a tank
Eicher Pro 3015
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹21.46 lakh
- 10,572 kg payload, 822 kg more per trip
- Lower diesel cost at ₹15.87 per km
- 190-litre tank, about 1,140 km a tank
Cons
- Wider 21.6 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (9.8 HP per tonne)
- Lower ground clearance (258 mm)
- Top variants cost up to ₹29.8 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?
Eicher Pro 3015
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Pro 3015You’re close to the limit. The Pro 3015 leaves 1,822 kg spare against 1,000 kg on the Bharat Benz 1617R.
- Bharat Benz 1617RIts tighter turning circle (8.65 m against 21.6 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Pro 3015Saves about ₹49,563 a month on fuel at 6,250 km.
Bharat Benz 1617R vs Eicher Pro 3015: 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 | Eicher Pro 3015 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹22.22-24.12 Lakh | ₹21.46-29.8 Lakh✓ better | Pro 3015: ₹0.76 lakh less |
| Payload | 9,750 kg | 10,572 kg✓ better | Pro 3015: 822 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹23.80 | ₹15.87✓ better | Pro 3015: ₹7.93 less |
| Turning radius | 8.65 m✓ better | 21.6 m | Bharat Benz 1617R: 12.95 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 10.3 HP✓ better | 9.8 HP | Bharat Benz 1617R: 0.5 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 860 km | about 1,140 km✓ better | Pro 3015: 280 km more |
| Ground clearance | 270 mm✓ better | 258 mm | Bharat Benz 1617R: 12 mm more |
| Overall length | 8,600 mm (28 ft 3 in) | 5,811 mm (19 ft 1 in) | Bharat Benz 1617R: 9 ft 2 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
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
Eicher Pro 3015
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹38,189
- Fuel
- − ₹47,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹3,750
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹6,250
- You keep each month
- ₹40,611
The Pro 3015 leaves you about ₹25,569 more a month, or ₹3,06,830 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹47,000 (Bharat Benz 1617R) and ₹45,000 (Pro 3015) 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%
Eicher Pro 3015
₹23.01 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Pro 3015 EMI is ₹1,352 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.
Eicher Pro 3015
Loan needed ₹17.17 L · EMI ₹38,189 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 Eicher Pro 3015 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
Eicher Pro 3015 variants
- Pro 3015 4490/CBC/19 ftGet price
10,572 kg payload, Customizable body
- Pro 3015 4490/CBC/20 ftGet price
10,572 kg payload, Customizable body
- Pro 3015 5490/CBC/22 ftGet price
10,572 kg payload, Customizable body
- Pro 3015 5490/CBC/24 ftGet price
10,572 kg payload, Customizable body
Bharat Benz 1617R vs Eicher Pro 3015: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Eicher Pro 3015 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹22.22-24.12 Lakh | ₹21.46-29.8 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.38 lakh | ₹2.42 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹39,542 a month | ₹38,189 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Eicher Pro 3015 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,900 cc | 3,800 cc |
| Power | 167 HP✓ better | 160 HP |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 10.3 HP✓ better | 9.8 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Manual | 7 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Eicher Pro 3015 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 9,750 kg | 10,572 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 16,200 kg | 16,371 kg |
| Kerb weight | 6,450 kg | 5,420 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 6 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4X2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | HGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Eicher Pro 3015 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 8,600 mm (28 ft 3 in) | 5,811 mm (19 ft 1 in) |
| Overall width | 2,457 mm (8 ft 1 in) | 2,278 mm (7 ft 6 in) |
| Overall height | 2,600 mm (8 ft 6 in) | 2,700 mm (8 ft 10 in) |
| Wheelbase | 5,100 mm (16 ft 9 in) | 5,490 mm (18 ft) |
| Ground clearance | 270 mm (11 in) | 258 mm (10 in) |
| Turning radius | 8.65 m | 21.6 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Bharat Benz 1617R | Eicher Pro 3015 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 4 km/l | 6 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹23.80 | ₹15.87✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 215 litres | 190 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 860 km | about 1,140 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 Eicher Pro 3015: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Bharat Benz 1617R suits buyers who drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded, while the Eicher Pro 3015 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 Eicher Pro 3015 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹21.46 lakh ex-showroom against ₹22.22 lakh for the Bharat Benz 1617R, about ₹76,000 less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Eicher Pro 3015 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.
The Eicher Pro 3015 carries more: 10,572 kg of payload against 9,750 kg, or 822 kg more per trip. 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 9.8 HP on the Eicher Pro 3015, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 270 mm of ground clearance against 258 mm.
About ₹23.82 lakh for the Bharat Benz 1617R and ₹23.01 lakh for the Eicher Pro 3015, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Bharat Benz 1617R: 215 litres against 190 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 860 km a tank against 1,140 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹39,542 a month for the Bharat Benz 1617R and ₹38,189 for the Eicher Pro 3015. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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