Mahindra Bolero Camper vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Mahindra Bolero Camper for more power per tonne.
Buy the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up for more payload (1,300 kg), lower diesel cost (₹5.60 per km) and a lower price (from ₹7 lakh).
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹10-16 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,000 kg
- Mileage
- 16 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹17,796/mo
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
Mahindra Bolero Camper vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: the verdict
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹10 lakh for the Mahindra Bolero Camper, about ₹3 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹6.54 lakh on the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up against ₹13 lakh on the Mahindra Bolero Camper. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Mahindra Bolero Camper if you
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
Choose the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- regularly carry loads close to 1,300 kg
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- make long trips between refuels (about 969 km on a full tank)
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Mahindra Bolero Camper and Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: pros and cons
Mahindra Bolero Camper
Pros
- 80 HP and 200 Nm, more power for its weight
Cons
- Lower payload (1,000 kg)
- Higher diesel cost at ₹5.95 per km
- Wider 13 m turning radius
- Smaller 57-litre tank, about 912 km a tank
- Top variants cost up to ₹16 lakh
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹7 lakh
- 1,300 kg payload, 300 kg more per trip
- Lower diesel cost at ₹5.60 per km
- Tighter 7 m turning radius for city lanes
- 57-litre tank, about 969 km a tank
Cons
- Less power for its weight (27.1 HP per tonne)
- Top variants cost up to ₹10 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?
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Bolero Pik-upYou’re close to the limit. The Bolero Pik-up leaves 400 kg spare against 100 kg on the Bolero Camper.
- Bolero Pik-upIts tighter turning circle (7 m against 13 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Bolero Pik-upSaves about ₹1,050 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Mahindra Bolero Camper vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Mahindra Bolero Camper | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹10-16 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: ₹3 lakh less |
| Payload | 1,000 kg | 1,300 kg✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 300 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹5.95 | ₹5.60✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: ₹0.35 less |
| Turning radius | 13 m | 7 m✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 6 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 29.3 HP✓ better | 27.1 HP | Bolero Camper: 2.2 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 912 km | about 969 km✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 57 km more |
| Ground clearance | 185 mm | 200 mm✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: 15 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹13 lakh | ₹6.54 lakh✓ better | Bolero Pik-up: ₹6.46 lakh less |
| Overall length | 4,859 mm (15 ft 11 in) | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | Bolero Pik-up: 1 ft 2 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
188 litres · ₹5.95 per km
176 litres · ₹5.60 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?
Mahindra Bolero Camper
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹17,796
- Fuel
- − ₹17,850
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,750
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,917
- You keep each month
- ₹9,488
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,457
- Fuel
- − ₹16,800
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹17,210
The Bolero Pik-up leaves you about ₹7,722 more a month, or ₹92,664 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹21,000 (Bolero Camper) and ₹15,000 (Bolero Pik-up) 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
Mahindra Bolero Camper
₹10.72 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Bolero Pik-up EMI is ₹5,339 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.
Mahindra Bolero Camper
Loan needed ₹8.00 L · EMI ₹17,796 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Loan needed ₹5.60 L · EMI ₹12,457 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
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.
Mahindra Bolero Camper and Mahindra Bolero Pik-up variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up variants
- Bolero Pik-up 3014/4WD/CBCGet price
1,010 kg payload, 7 ft 6 in deck, Customizable body
- Bolero Pik-up 3014/4WD/Power SteeringGet price
1,010 kg payload, 7 ft 6 in deck, Deck Body
- Bolero Pik-up 3264/2WD/CBCGet price
1,010 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Customizable body
- Bolero Pik-up 3264/2WD/Manual SteeringGet price
1,010 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Deck Body
- Bolero Pik-up 3264/2WD/Power SteeringGet price
1,010 kg payload, 8 ft 4 in deck, Deck Body
Mahindra Bolero Camper vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Camper | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹10-16 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹13 lakh | ₹6.54 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹17,796 a month | ₹12,457 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Camper | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,523 cc | 2,523 cc |
| Power | 80 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 29.3 HP✓ better | 27.1 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Camper | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,000 kg | 1,300 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,735 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,770 kg | 1,715 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 2X4 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Camper | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,859 mm (15 ft 11 in) | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) |
| Overall width | 1,670 mm (5 ft 6 in) | 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 1,855 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,865 mm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,014 mm (9 ft 11 in) | 3,264 mm (10 ft 9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 185 mm (7 in) | 200 mm (8 in) |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Camper | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 16 km/l | 17 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹5.95 | ₹5.60✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 57 litres | 57 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 912 km | about 969 km✓ better |
Tata Intra V30
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹7-8 Lakh, 1,300 kg payload, 14 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.
Mahindra Bolero Camper vs Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Mahindra Bolero Camper suits buyers who drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded, while the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up 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 Mahindra Bolero Pik-up costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹10 lakh for the Mahindra Bolero Camper, about ₹3 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up is cheaper to run: about ₹5.60 of fuel per km against ₹5.95 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹1,100 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up carries more: 1,300 kg of payload against 1,000 kg, or 300 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need an ordinary LMV licence. Their GVW is within 7,500 kg, so they count as light motor vehicles.
The Mahindra Bolero Camper, on paper: it has 29.3 HP per tonne of GVW against 27.1 HP on the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up, which shows on climbs at full load. The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up has more ground clearance, though, 200 mm against 185 mm.
About ₹10.72 lakh for the Mahindra Bolero Camper and ₹7.5 lakh for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up, 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 ₹17,796 a month for the Mahindra Bolero Camper and ₹12,457 for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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