Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost vs Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab

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.

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost

Black Badge Ghost Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 441 kW 🔧 900 Nm ⛽ 6.33 km/l
VS
Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab in South Africa

Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab

S11 Karoo AT 4x2 Diesel Current
ZAR 519,599 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 10.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost vs Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab: 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.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Black Badge Ghost Pik Up Double Cab
Maximum Power Black Badge Ghost441 kW Pik Up Double Cab103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm Pik Up Double Cab320 Nm
Engine Size Black Badge Ghost6749 cc Pik Up Double Cab2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l Pik Up Double Cab10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Black Badge Ghost118 mm Pik Up Double Cab210 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost

Black Badge Ghost Series II

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Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab

S11 Karoo AT 4x2

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Black Badge Ghost Pik Up Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2022 Not Available
Generation Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form Current local listing
Facelift History The current-generation Black Badge Ghost debuted globally in 2021, was introduced in South Africa in 2022 and evolved into Black Badge Ghost Series II in October 2024 Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Four-door performance-luxury saloon Pickup
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment Full-size performance super-luxury saloon Pickup
Vehicle Type Internal-combustion passenger car Pickup
Tare Mass Kg - 2055 kg
Spec Black Badge Ghost Pik Up Double Cab
Length 5545 mm -
Width 1998 mm -
Height 1573 mm -
Wheelbase 3295 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 118 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 118 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 500 l -
Kerb Weight 2505 kg 2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3130 kg 3150 kg
Payload Capacity 625 kg 1095 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 4 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 6.5 m -
Front Headroom 1030 mm -
Rear Headroom 990 mm -
Front Legroom 1060 mm -
Rear Legroom 1075 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Black Badge Ghost and Pik Up Double Cab 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.

Black Badge Ghost vs Pik Up Double Cab 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.