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.
KIA K2700 vs Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster: the short answer
SL Roadster has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
K2700 starts ZAR 3,596,255 cheaperK2700 from ZAR 351,995 · SL Roadster from ZAR 3,948,250
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
K2700
SL Roadster
Maximum Power
K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
SL Roadster430 kW
Maximum Torque
K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
SL Roadster800 Nm
Engine Size
K27002665 cc
SL Roadster3982 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
K270010.5 km/l
SL Roadster7.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
K2700195 mm
SL Roadster115 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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KIA K2700
2.7D Workhorse Tipper
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
K2700
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
SL Roadster
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
K2700
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
SL Roadster
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Front Brake Disc Diameter
280 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
260 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Size
185R14C
255/45 R20
Wheel Rim Size
185R14C
20
Front Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
185R14C
20
Wheel Type
Steel
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Speed Rating
L
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size Spare
20-inch alloy wheels
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size Spare
20-inch alloy wheels
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
No
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Tyre Pressure Display
No
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
No
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
-
Wheel Material
Steel
-
Wheels
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size Spare
-
Handbrake Type
Manual
Ventilated disc brakes
Electric Park Brake
Manual
-
Wheel Size Type
185R14C
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
No
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
No
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
No
-
Cornering Brake Control
No
-
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Intercooler
No
-
Rev Matching
No
-
Performance Data Logger
No
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.5
-
Engine Start Stop
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.45
-
Load Bed Length
1800 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1500 mm
-
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size Spare
20-inch alloy wheels
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
No
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
No
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
No
Yes
Adaptive Dampers
No
-
Wireless Charging
No
Yes
Voice Command
No
-
Voice Command Support
No
-
Digital Speedometer
No
-
Driver Display
Analogue Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
No
-
Steering Mounted Controls
No
-
Air Conditioning
No
Automatic climate control
AC Type
No
Automatic climate control
Climate Control
No
Automatic climate control
Climate Zones
1
-
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Seat Type
Vinyl Seats
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
No
-
Rear Seat Split
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
No
-
Vanity Mirror
No
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
No
-
Rear Reading Lamps
No
-
Keyless Entry
No
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
No
Yes
Push Button Start
No
Yes
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Manual
-
Boot Opener
Manual
-
Power Windows
No
Yes
Power Mirrors
No
-
Heated Mirrors
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
No
-
Electric Mirror Folding
No
-
Remote Side Mirror
No
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Window Defroster
No
-
Rear Defogger
No
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
-
Tail Lamps
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Sunroof
No
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Panoramic Roof
No
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
No
-
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
No
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
No
-
Electric Tailgate
No
No
Powered Tailgate
No
-
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1800 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1500 mm
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
No
-
Difflock
No
-
Vdc
No
-
TPMS
No
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Sonar
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Bottle Holders
2
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
No
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
-
Passive Entry Start
No
-
Wireless Charger
No
Yes
Lift Gate
No
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Sound System
2
13
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
-
Mirror
Manual
-
Rim Size
185R14C
20
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
No
-
Sub Frame
Body-on-Frame
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
k2700
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Unlocking
No
KEYLESS-GO
Walk Away Lock
No
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
No
-
Front Wiper
No
-
Front Wipers Type
No
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
No
-
Reading Lights Rear
No
-
Centre Console
No
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Particulate Filter
DPF
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
-
Idle CO2 Output
261
-
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km
334 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 3
-
Noise Level
78 dB
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
249
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
0 l
Claimed Mileage
10.5 km/l
7.7 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
7.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.8 km/l
7.7 km/l
Real-world Mileage
10.5 km/l
7.7 km/l
Auto Start Stop
No
Yes
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 6
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
66 l
Fuel Tank Litres
70
66
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
0
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
0
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
0 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
0 km
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
9G-TRONIC automatic
Transmission Type
Manual Transmission
9G-TRONIC automatic
Number of Gears
5
9
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic with manual shift mode
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Clutch Type
Single Dry Disc
Torque converter
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.10
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
AWD
Differential Lock
No
No
LSD Available
No
Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
-
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
9G-TRONIC automatic
Transmission Speeds
5
9
Axle Layout
RWD
Driven axle configuration: AWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
No
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
0
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Permanent AWD transfer system
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
0
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
0
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Airbags
0
7
Driver Airbag
No
Yes
Passenger Airbag
No
Yes
Side Airbags
No
Yes
Curtain Airbags
No
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Whiplash Protection
No
-
ABS
No
Yes
BA
No
Yes
EBD
No
Yes
Brake Assist
No
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic Stability Control
No
Yes
Stability Control
No
Yes
TCS
No
Yes
Traction Control
No
Yes
Hill Hold
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
No
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
AEB
No
Ventilated disc brakes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
No
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
Front and rear
Central Locking
Yes
-
Alarm System
No
-
ABS EBD
No
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
No
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
0
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
0
-
Anti Theft Alarm
No
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Alternator
Yes
-
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
7500
-
Service Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Service Plan Duration
1 Year / 15,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Service Plan Distance
1 Year / 15,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Maintenance Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
-
Service Interval
7500
-
First Service At
7500
-
Approx Service Cost
R1,800 per service
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
7500
-
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.7 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
10.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10.6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12.4 l/100km
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
EV Mode
No
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Ventilated disc brakes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Adaptive cruise control
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
No
Yes
Reversing Camera
No
-
Rear View Camera
No
Yes
Reverse Camera
No
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Front and rear
Parking Sensors
No
Front and rear
Park Assist
No
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
Yes
Auto Wipers
No
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Auto Lights
No
-
Eco Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Blind Spot Warning
No
Yes
Emergency Braking
No
-
Pre-Collision System
No
-
Rear View Camera
No
-
Reverse Camera Type
No
-
Around View Monitor
No
Yes
Surround View Camera
No
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
No
-
Parking Sensor
No
-
Front Camera
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Locking Differential
No
No
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
18 deg
Not Applicable
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Yes
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
-
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
No
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
25 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Length
4870 mm
4705 mm
Width
1840 mm
1915 mm
Height
2060 mm
1359 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
115 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
6.25 m
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
1970 kg
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Seating Capacity
2 seats
4 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
70 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
120 mm
Towing Capacity
1180 kg
2000 kg
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Boot/Cargo Space
3000 l
240 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2850 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
1300 kg
420 kg
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
960 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
900 mm
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Front Track Width
1490 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
-
Chassis Type
Body-on-Frame
-
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Independent multi-link suspension
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
Independent multi-link suspension
Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
-
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
-
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Body-on-Frame
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Front Overhang
820 mm
-
Rear Overhang
1365 mm
-
Body Type
Tipper Truck
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel
-
Wing Mirror Type
Manual
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Led Headlights
No
LED High Performance headlamps
LED Headlamps
No
LED High Performance headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED daytime running lights
DRL
Yes
LED daytime running lights
Led Taillights
No
-
Fog Lights
No
-
Fog Lamps
No
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Front Fog Lights
No
-
Rear Fog Lights
No
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Roof Type
Cab
-
Roof Rails
No
No
Rear Spoiler
No
-
Body Cladding
No
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
-
Door Handle Finish
Metal
-
Exterior Colour Options
White
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Exterior Colour Options
1
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
No
-
Auto Headlights
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
-
Headlamps
No
LED High Performance headlamps
Headlights
No
LED High Performance headlamps
Headlight Type
No
LED High Performance headlamps
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
-
Headlamp Levelling
No
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED daytime running lights
Front Fog Lamps
No
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Rear Spoiler
No
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Metal
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Cab
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
-
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Rear USB Ports
No
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Heated Seats
No
Front heated seats
Cooled Seats
No
-
Ventilated Seats
No
Model/option dependent
Seat Material
Vinyl
Nappa leather
Fabric Seats
No
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Electric adjustment with memory
Adjustable Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Electric adjustment with memory
Adjustable Front Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Driver Lumbar Support
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
60 40 Split Seat
No
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Folding Rear Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
No
-
Front Armrest
No
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Cup Holders
2
-
Ambient Lighting
No
64-colour ambient lighting
Interior Colour Options
Grey
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial cab with driver and passenger seating, basic audio, air conditioning (Aircon variants), manual windows, simplified commercial switchgear
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
-
Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Seat Fold Type
No
-
Armrest Front
No
-
Armrest Rear
No
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
-
Interior Colours
Grey
-
Interior Trim Colour
Grey
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Infotainment Screen
0
MBUX multimedia system
Infotainment Display
0
-
Infotainment System
0-inch Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Infotainment Screen Size
0
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
0
MBUX multimedia system
Navigation System
No
-
Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
No
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes
USB Ports
0
USB-C ports
Rear Usb
No
-
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
2
13
Premium Audio
No
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
No
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
No
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Head Up Display
No
-
Audio Controls On Steering
No
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
-
Multi Information Display
Analogue
-
Display Audio
0-inch Touchscreen
-
Smartphone Connectivity
No
-
Connected Services
No
-
Audio Speakers
2
13
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
0
-
Voice Control
No
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
-
Wireless Android Auto
No
Wireless Android Auto
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Body Style
Van
Convertible
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Van
Luxury convertible
Vehicle Type
Van
Convertible
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Color Note
White (standard fleet specification)
-
Tare Mass Kg
1880 kg
-
Model Introduced Year
1997
2026
Generation
Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
Current South African SL Roadster generation represented by derivative SL 63
Facelift History
Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
2012
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Price Zar
404995 ZAR
3948250 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
404995
4725000
Starting Price Zar
404995
4725000
Ownership Role
Flagship
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Spec
K2700
SL Roadster
Engine
2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel
3982/V8
Engine Code
J2
M177
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2665 cc
3982 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
2
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
20.0:1
8.6:1
Bore
94 mm
83.0 mm
Stroke
96 mm
92.0 mm
Maximum Power
56 kW @ 3200 rpm
430 kW
Maximum Torque
152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
800 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
430 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
800 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
48 V integrated starter-generator
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
130 km/h
315 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
3.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0 sec
Drive Modes
No
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Launch Control
No
Yes
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
29.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
80.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
0
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
No
In depth: how these cars differ
This K2700 and SL Roadster 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: K2700 32 vs SL Roadster 100.
Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs SL Roadster 38.
Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs SL Roadster 95.
Practicality index: K2700 68 vs SL Roadster 47.
Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 vs SL Roadster 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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K2700 and SL Roadster image comparison
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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
SL Roadster leads by 36 points
SL Roadster has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SL Roadster
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
47/100
K2700
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz SL Roadster
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 37 pts for K2700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SL Roadster leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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