Compare Mahindra T40 CNG : Excelo 44 / 56 Seater vs Tata LP 913 CNG : Starbus AC 40 Seater

Seating Capacity	44+D (2x2); 56+D (3x2)	40+D (2x2)

Engine	MPFI with TCIC	Tata 5.7 SGI With Skip Fire Technology

Power	105 HP@2800 rpm	130 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	330 Nm@1200- 1600 rpm	405 Nm@1250-1500 rpm

GVW (Kg)	8785 Kg	9600 Kg

	Schools and colleges	Schools and colleges

Warranty	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1 year on body	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body

Service Interval	N/A	20,000 Km

Engine	MPFI with TCIC	Tata 5.7 SGI With Skip Fire Technology

Fuel Injection System	N/A	Sequential Gas Injection

Engine Displacement	3329 cc	5675 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	6

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	105 HP@2800 rpm	130 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	330 Nm@1200- 1600 rpm	405 Nm@1250-1500 rpm

Clutch	280 mm dia	330 mm dia With clutch booster

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

Gearbox	Synchrpmesh, MNT 40	GBS 40, Synchromesh

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	CNG	CNG

Fuel Tank Capacity	480 Litres	636 Litres

Electricals Battery	12V, 100 Ah 90 Amps	24V, 150 Ah

GVW	8785 Kg	9600 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2 3x2	2x2

Seating Capacity	44+D (2x2); 56+D (3x2)	40+D (2x2)

Body Structure	Tubular structure	Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	One jack-knife type; Pneumatically operated

Floor Type	Anti-skid flooring	Chequered flooring

Chassis Frame	Ladder type C-section	Ladder type with cross members

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

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

Rear Axle	N/A	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle

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

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

Anti Roll Bar	N/A	Front and Rear

Tyres	8.25x16 - 16PR 6+1 tyres	8.25x16 - 16 PR 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	5260 mm	4920 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	21 m	17.5 m

Ground Clearance	N/A	223 mm

Floor Height	N/A	930 mm

Overall Length	9600 mm	9300 mm

Overall Width	2150 mm	2200 mm

Overall Height	2850 mm	2900 mm

Front Overhang	1190 mm	1430 mm

Rear Overhang	3150 mm	2950 mm

Front Track	1694 mm	1665 mm

Rear Track	1575 mm	1660 mm

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Tiltable	Rigid

Instrument Cluster	N/A	Analog With LED display

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	No	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass	N/A	Yes

Sun Visor	Flap type	Flap type

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	Modular

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Bench seats

Arm Rests	Available on front seats	Available on each seat

AC Vents	NA	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

Bell Switch	N/A	1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	Yes	LED lights; Integrated in hatrack

Step Lamp	N/A	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes With auto slack adjuster	Air brakes

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	N/A	Front and Rear

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

Window Guardrail	Yes	Yes

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS Pipe	Partition with MS pipe

Door Alarm	N/A	Yes

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	Yes

Step Lamp	N/A	Yes

Fog Light	No	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	No	No

Retarder	No	No