Compare Mahindra T40 CNG : Excelo 44 / 56 Seater vs Tata Starbus School LP 909 CNG: 52 Seater

Seating Capacity	44+D (2x2); 56+D (3x2)	52+D

Engine	MPFI with TCIC	Tata 3.8 SGI Naturally Aspirated

Power	105 HP@2800 rpm	83 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	330 Nm@1200- 1600 rpm	285 Nm@1200-1500 rpm

GVW (Kg)	8785 Kg	9600 Kg

	Schools and colleges	School, Colleges

Warranty	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1 year on body	5 Years / 5 Lakh Km on driveline

Service Interval	N/A	20,000 Km (Oil change)

Additional	N/A	Gear shift advisor Fuel economy switch

Engine	MPFI with TCIC	Tata 3.8 SGI Naturally Aspirated

Fuel Injection System	N/A	Sequential Gas Injection

Engine Displacement	3329 cc	3783 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	105 HP@2800 rpm	83 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	330 Nm@1200- 1600 rpm	285 Nm@1200-1500 rpm

Clutch	280 mm dia	280 mm dia

Transmission	5 speed manual (5F+1R)	5 speed (5F+1R)

Gearbox	Synchrpmesh, MNT 40	GB 400 Cable Shift

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	CNG	CNG

Fuel Tank Capacity	480 Litres	636 Litres

Electricals Battery	12V, 100 Ah 90 Amps	12V-120 Ah, 120 Amp

GVW	8785 Kg	9600 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2 3x2	3x2

Seating Capacity	44+D (2x2); 56+D (3x2)	52+D

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	Jack knife type

Floor Type	Anti-skid flooring	Anti skid vinyl

Chassis Frame	Ladder type C-section	Ladder type

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type

Front Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs

Rear Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs

Anti Roll Bar	N/A	Yes

Tyres	8.25x16 - 16PR 6+1 tyres	235/75 R17.5 Tubeless radial

Wheelbase	5260 mm	5200 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	21 m	17.5 m

Overall Length	9600 mm	9750 mm

Overall Width	2150 mm	2340 mm

Overall Height	2850 mm	2910 mm

Front Overhang	1190 mm	1430 mm

Rear Overhang	3150 mm	2950 mm

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Tiltable	Tilt and telescopic

Instrument Cluster	N/A	Digital With mileage indicator Distance to empty

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No	Optional

Air Conditioner (AC)	No	No

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece tempered glass

Side Windows	Sliding glass	Sliding glass

Hatrack	Tubular	Tubular

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Bench seats

Arm Rests	Available on front seats	Available on each seat

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

Bell Switch	N/A	1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	Yes	LED lights

Step Lamp	N/A	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes With auto slack adjuster	Air brakes

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	N/A	Yes

Seat Belts	Flap type on front seats	Flap type on front seats

Grab Handle	N/A	Available on each seat

Window Guardrail	Yes	Yes

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Door Alarm	N/A	Yes

Roof Hatch	No	No

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	Yes

Step Lamp	N/A	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes

Retarder	No	No

Reverse Parking_Buzzer	N/A	Yes