Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Intra V50
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up for a longer range (about 969 km a tank) and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Tata Intra V50 for more payload (1,500 kg), more power per tonne and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom and need only an LMV licence.
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,500 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Intra V50: the verdict
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.67 lakh on the Tata Intra V50 against ₹6.54 lakh on the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up if you
- make long trips between refuels (about 969 km on a full tank)
Choose the Tata Intra V50 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,500 kg
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and Tata Intra V50: pros and cons
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Pros
- 57-litre tank, about 969 km a tank
- 200 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Lower payload (1,300 kg)
- Wider 7 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (27.1 HP per tonne)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹6.54 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹10 lakh
Tata Intra V50
Pros
- 1,500 kg payload, 200 kg more per trip
- Tighter 6 m turning radius for city lanes
- 80 HP and 220 Nm, more power for its weight
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.67 lakh)
Cons
- Smaller 35-litre tank, about 595 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (193 mm)
- 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?
Tata Intra V50
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Intra V50You’re close to the limit. The Intra V50 leaves 350 kg spare against 150 kg on the Bolero Pik-up.
- Intra V50Its tighter turning circle (6 m against 7 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up vs Tata Intra V50: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh | Both from about ₹7 lakh |
| Payload | 1,300 kg | 1,500 kg✓ better | Intra V50: 200 kg more |
| Turning radius | 7 m | 6 m✓ better | Intra V50: 1 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 27.1 HP | 29.7 HP✓ better | Intra V50: 2.6 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 969 km✓ better | about 595 km | Bolero Pik-up: 374 km more |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm✓ better | 193 mm | Bolero Pik-up: 7 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.54 lakh | ₹5.67 lakh✓ better | Intra V50: ₹0.87 lakh less |
| Overall length | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | 4,734 mm (15 ft 6 in) | Bolero Pik-up: 1 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
176 litres · ₹5.60 per km
176 litres · ₹5.60 per km
The fuel bills come out the same at these numbers.
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 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
Tata Intra V50
- 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
Estimates only: service about ₹15,000 (Bolero Pik-up) and ₹15,000 (Intra V50) 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 Pik-up
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata Intra V50
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
EMI is almost the same: just ₹0 a month apart.
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 Pik-up
Loan needed ₹5.60 L · EMI ₹12,457 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Tata Intra V50
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 Pik-up and Tata Intra V50 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 Pik-up vs Tata Intra V50: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.54 lakh | ₹5.67 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹12,457 a month | ₹12,457 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,523 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Power | 80 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 27.1 HP | 29.7 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,300 kg | 1,500 kg✓ better |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,950 kg | 2,690 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,715 kg | 1,190 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4X2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,219 mm (17 ft 1 in) | 4,734 mm (15 ft 6 in) |
| Overall width | 1,700 mm (5 ft 7 in) | 1,694 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 1,865 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 2,013 mm (6 ft 7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,264 mm (10 ft 9 in) | 2,600 mm (8 ft 6 in) |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm (8 in) | 193 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 7 m | 6 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Mahindra Bolero Pik-up | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 17 km/l | 17 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹5.60 | ₹5.60 |
| Fuel tank | 57 litres | 35 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 969 km✓ better | about 595 km |
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 Pik-up vs Tata Intra V50: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up suits buyers who make long trips between refuels (about 969 km on a full tank), while the Tata Intra V50 suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,500 kg. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
Fuel cost per km is about the same, near ₹5.60 at today's Delhi prices. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Tata Intra V50 carries more: 1,500 kg of payload against 1,300 kg, or 200 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 Tata Intra V50, on paper: it has 29.7 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 193 mm.
About ₹7.5 lakh for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and ₹7.5 lakh for the Tata Intra V50, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Mahindra Bolero Pik-up: 57 litres against 35 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 969 km a tank against 595 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹12,457 a month for the Mahindra Bolero Pik-up and ₹12,457 for the Tata Intra V50. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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