Bharat Benz 3528C vs Tata Signa 3525.K TK
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Bharat Benz 3528C for lower diesel cost (₹27.20 per km), more power per tonne and a longer range (about 980 km a tank).
Buy the Tata Signa 3525.K TK for more payload (25,000 kg), a lower price (from ₹44 lakh) and higher ground clearance.
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
₹50.13-59.71 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 20,600 kg
- Mileage
- 3.5 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹89,209/mo
₹44-52 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 25,000 kg
- Mileage
- 3 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹78,300/mo
Bharat Benz 3528C vs Tata Signa 3525.K TK: the verdict
The Tata Signa 3525.K TK costs less to buy: it starts at ₹44 lakh ex-showroom against ₹50.13 lakh for the Bharat Benz 3528C, about ₹6.13 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹1.92 lakh on the Tata Signa 3525.K TK against ₹2.67 lakh on the Bharat Benz 3528C. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Bharat Benz 3528C if you
- 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 980 km on a full tank)
Choose the Tata Signa 3525.K TK if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- regularly carry loads close to 25,000 kg
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Bharat Benz 3528C and Tata Signa 3525.K TK: pros and cons
Bharat Benz 3528C
Pros
- Lower diesel cost at ₹27.20 per km
- 281 HP and 1,100 Nm, more power for its weight
- 280-litre tank, about 980 km a tank
Cons
- Lower payload (20,600 kg)
- Wider 19.4 m turning radius
- Lower ground clearance (232 mm)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹2.67 lakh)
Tata Signa 3525.K TK
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹44 lakh
- 25,000 kg payload, 4,400 kg more per trip
- Tighter 9.8 m turning radius for city lanes
- 250 mm ground clearance for rough roads
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹1.92 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹31.73 per km
- Less power for its weight (7.1 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 300-litre tank, about 900 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?
Tata Signa 3525.K TK
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Signa 3525.K TKYou’re close to the limit. The Signa 3525.K TK leaves 6,500 kg spare against 2,100 kg on the Bharat Benz 3528C.
- Signa 3525.K TKIts tighter turning circle (9.8 m against 19.4 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Bharat Benz 3528CSaves about ₹28,313 a month on fuel at 6,250 km.
Bharat Benz 3528C vs Tata Signa 3525.K TK: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Bharat Benz 3528C | Tata Signa 3525.K TK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹50.13-59.71 Lakh | ₹44-52 Lakh✓ better | Signa 3525.K TK: ₹6.13 lakh less |
| Payload | 20,600 kg | 25,000 kg✓ better | Signa 3525.K TK: 4,400 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹27.20✓ better | ₹31.73 | Bharat Benz 3528C: ₹4.53 less |
| Turning radius | 19.4 m | 9.8 m✓ better | Signa 3525.K TK: 9.6 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 8 HP✓ better | 7.1 HP | Bharat Benz 3528C: 0.9 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 980 km✓ better | about 900 km | Bharat Benz 3528C: 80 km more |
| Ground clearance | 232 mm | 250 mm✓ better | Signa 3525.K TK: 18 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.67 lakh | ₹1.92 lakh✓ better | Signa 3525.K TK: ₹0.75 lakh less |
| Overall length | 8,085 mm (26 ft 6 in) | 8,446 mm (27 ft 9 in) | Signa 3525.K TK: 1 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
857 litres · ₹27.20 per km
1,000 litres · ₹31.73 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 3528C
- Freight earned
- ₹2,25,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹89,209
- Fuel
- − ₹81,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹25,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹8,750
- Tyres
- − ₹15,600
- Insurance
- − ₹14,583
- Monthly shortfall
- ₹9,742
Tata Signa 3525.K TK
- Freight earned
- ₹2,25,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹78,300
- Fuel
- − ₹95,200
- Driver salary
- − ₹25,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹7,667
- Tyres
- − ₹15,600
- Insurance
- − ₹12,833
- Monthly shortfall
- ₹9,600
The Signa 3525.K TK leaves you about ₹142 more a month, or ₹1,704 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹1,05,000 (Bharat Benz 3528C) and ₹92,000 (Signa 3525.K TK) 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 3528C
₹53.74 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata Signa 3525.K TK
₹47.17 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Signa 3525.K TK EMI is ₹10,909 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 3528C
Loan needed ₹40.10 L · EMI ₹89,209 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
Tata Signa 3525.K TK
Loan needed ₹35.20 L · EMI ₹78,300 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 3528C and Tata Signa 3525.K TK 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 3528C variants
- Bharat Benz 3528C 5175/CBC/Box BodyGet price
20,600 kg payload, Box body
- Bharat Benz 3528C 5175/CBC/RMC ChassisGet price
20,600 kg payload, RMC Chassis
Bharat Benz 3528C vs Tata Signa 3525.K TK: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Bharat Benz 3528C | Tata Signa 3525.K TK |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹50.13-59.71 Lakh | ₹44-52 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.67 lakh | ₹1.92 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹89,209 a month | ₹78,300 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Bharat Benz 3528C | Tata Signa 3525.K TK |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 7,200 cc | 6,692 cc |
| Power | 281 HP✓ better | 249 HP |
| Torque | 1,100 Nm | 950 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 8 HP✓ better | 7.1 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 9 speed Manual | 9 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Bharat Benz 3528C | Tata Signa 3525.K TK |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 20,600 kg | 25,000 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 35,000 kg | 35,000 kg |
| Kerb weight | 14,400 kg | 9,000 kg |
| Tyres | 12 tyres | 12 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 8x4 | 8x4 |
| Licence needed | HGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Bharat Benz 3528C | Tata Signa 3525.K TK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 8,085 mm (26 ft 6 in) | 8,446 mm (27 ft 9 in) |
| Overall width | 2,490 mm (8 ft 2 in) | 2,510 mm (8 ft 3 in) |
| Overall height | 2,983 mm (9 ft 9 in) | 2,961 mm (9 ft 9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 5,175 mm (17 ft) | 5,580 mm (18 ft 4 in) |
| Ground clearance | 232 mm (9 in) | 250 mm (10 in) |
| Turning radius | 19.4 m | 9.8 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Bharat Benz 3528C | Tata Signa 3525.K TK |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 3.5 km/l | 3 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹27.20✓ better | ₹31.73 |
| Fuel tank | 280 litres | 300 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 980 km✓ better | about 900 km |
Bharat Benz 3526R
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹39.02-43.28 Lakh, 20,600 kg payload, 6.5 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 3528C vs Tata Signa 3525.K TK: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Bharat Benz 3528C suits buyers who run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up, while the Tata Signa 3525.K TK 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 Tata Signa 3525.K TK costs less to buy: it starts at ₹44 lakh ex-showroom against ₹50.13 lakh for the Bharat Benz 3528C, about ₹6.13 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Bharat Benz 3528C is cheaper to run: about ₹27.20 of fuel per km against ₹31.73 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹13,600 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Tata Signa 3525.K TK carries more: 25,000 kg of payload against 20,600 kg, or 4,400 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 3528C, on paper: it has 8 HP per tonne of GVW against 7.1 HP on the Tata Signa 3525.K TK, which shows on climbs at full load. The Tata Signa 3525.K TK has more ground clearance, though, 250 mm against 232 mm.
About ₹53.74 lakh for the Bharat Benz 3528C and ₹47.17 lakh for the Tata Signa 3525.K TK, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Tata Signa 3525.K TK: 300 litres against 280 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 900 km a tank against 980 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹89,209 a month for the Bharat Benz 3528C and ₹78,300 for the Tata Signa 3525.K TK. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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