Drag race is a popular event that YouTubers conduct to compare the straight-line acceleration of two cars
In this post, we take a look at the details of a drag race between the Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Verna. Both these possess different hearts, with the BE 6 being an electric car, while the Verna bears a turbo petrol mill. That is what makes things interesting. Mahindra has been doing great on the sales charts with its latest breed of EVs. These use the INGLO platform, which will spawn many Mahindra EVs in the coming years. On the other hand, Verna is one of the most successful mid-size sedans in the country. It has been around since 2006. Let us see which one comes out on top in a drag race.
Mahindra BE 6 vs Hyundai Verna Turbo Drag Race
This event stems from kshitijahlawatvlogs on YouTube. The vlogger has the two vehicles parked side-by-side. For the first round, he drives the BE 6 is in Default Mode, while the Verna is in Normal Mode. On the count of three, the two drivers accelerate hard. The BE 6 remained ahead until around 95 km/h, which is when the Verna overtook it. For the second round, the BE 6 was switched to Everyday Mode, and the AC was switched off. This time around, the SUV emerged victorious. Similarly, in the final round, the BE 6 was faster of the two. Hence, the electric SUV was declared the winner.
Specs Comparison
The Mahindra BE 6 is on sale with two batteries – 59 kWh and 79 kWh. These are good for a decent claimed range of 535 km and 682 km (550 km on WLTP), respectively. Moreover, the power and torque figures range from 228 hp / 380 Nm for the smaller battery to 281 hp / 380 Nm for the larger one, respectively. Using a 175 kW DC fast charger, the larger battery pack goes from 20% to 80% in a mere 20 minutes. It gets three drive modes – Range, Everyday and Race. With the most powerful configuration, the acceleration from 0-100 km/h comes up in a mere 6.7 seconds. In India, the prices range from Rs 18.90 lakh to Rs 26.90 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Mahindra BE 6e |
| Battery | 59 kWh & 79 kWh |
| Range | 535 km & 682 km |
| Power | 228 hp & 281 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm |
| DC Fast Charging | 20 mins (20%-80% w/ 175 kW) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 6.7 seconds |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm |
| Boot Capacity | 455-litre + 45-litre |
On the other hand, the Hyundai Verna possesses two engine options – a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, making 115 PS / 144 Nm and 160 PS / 253 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. Performing the transmission duties is a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic, with the former and a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission with the latter. The prices range from Rs 11.07 lakh to Rs 17.55 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Hyundai Verna |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 1.5L NA Petrol |
| Power | 160 PS / 115 PS |
| Torque | 253 Nm / 144 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT & 7DCT / 6MT & CVT |
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