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 vs Mahindra XUV3XO: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV3XO remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Maximum Power
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
XUV3XO82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
XUV3XO200 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
XUV3XO1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
XUV3XO18 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Ghost118 mm
XUV3XO201 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Black Badge Ghost Series II
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Ghost
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
XUV3XO
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
XUV3XO
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
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
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Length
5545 mm
3990 mm
Width
1998 mm
1821 mm
Height
1573 mm
1647 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
364 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
-
Payload Capacity
625 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
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Headroom
990 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
-
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
12
3
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
441 kW
82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
60.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
146.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
18 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
18 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
42
Combined Driving Range
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
822 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
576 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Airbags
8
6
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Front parking sensors
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Standard
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Standard
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Not Available
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Blind View Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Rear view camera
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
360-degree surround view system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse parking sensors
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Rear view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
360-degree surround view system
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Blind View Monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
No
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Height-adjustable driver seat
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Leatherette
Rear Armrest
-
Rear armrest with cup holder
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard
Sunroof
No
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
364 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V socket
Front Armrest
-
Front armrest with storage
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Not Available
Number of Speakers
16
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
10.25-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Front USB-A and rear USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wired Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Steering audio control
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
LED signature lamp
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
LED front fog lamps
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Skyroof
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Tyre Size
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
R16 steel wheels
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electronic parking brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Torsion beam with coil springs
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Price on application
flagship
Price Zar
-
374999 ZAR
Starting Price
-
259999
Starting Price Zar
-
259999
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
XUV3XO
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and XUV3XO comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Black Badge Ghost 100 vs XUV3XO 40.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs XUV3XO 69.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs XUV3XO 84.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs XUV3XO 66.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs XUV3XO not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Black Badge Ghost leads by 12 points
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV3XO remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +60
Efficiency
XUV3XO +40
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +15
Practicality
XUV3XO +3
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
XUV3XO
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 64 pts for XUV3XO
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, XUV3XO may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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