Geely E5 EM-i vs Mahindra S6 Ambulance

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Geely E5 EM-i in South Africa

Geely E5 EM-i

Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 679,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 125 Nm
VS
Mahindra S6 Ambulance in South Africa

Mahindra S6 Ambulance

S6 Ambulance 4x4 Diesel Current
ZAR 839,949 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
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Decision summary

Geely E5 EM-i vs Mahindra S6 Ambulance: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

E5 EM-i starts ZAR 182,150 cheaper E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999 · S6 Ambulance from ZAR 782,149

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification E5 EM-i S6 Ambulance
Maximum Power E5 EM-i73 kW S6 Ambulance103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque E5 EM-i125 Nm S6 Ambulance320 Nm
Engine Size E5 EM-i1499 cc S6 Ambulance2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed S6 Ambulance12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance E5 EM-i172 mm S6 Ambulance210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec E5 EM-i S6 Ambulance
Model Introduced Year 2025 Not Available
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Current local listing
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment Passenger vehicle Van
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Tare Mass Kg - 2155 kg
Spec E5 EM-i S6 Ambulance
Length 4740 mm -
Width 1905 mm -
Height 1685 mm -
Wheelbase 2755 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 172 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 528 l -
Kerb Weight 1770 kg 2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 3150 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 995 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed -
Doors Not Officially Disclosed -
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -

In depth: how these cars differ

This E5 EM-i and S6 Ambulance comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

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E5 EM-i vs S6 Ambulance questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.