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.
Renault Kiger vs Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster: the short answer
SL Roadster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Kiger remains close.
Kiger starts ZAR 3,728,251 cheaperKiger from ZAR 219,999 · SL Roadster from ZAR 3,948,250
Five key differences
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Specification
Kiger
SL Roadster
Maximum Power
Kiger52 kW @ 6250 rpm
SL Roadster430 kW
Maximum Torque
Kiger96 Nm
SL Roadster800 Nm
Engine Size
Kiger999 cc
SL Roadster3982 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Kiger18.9 km/l
SL Roadster7.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Kiger205 mm
SL Roadster115 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Renault Kiger
Naturally Aspirated MT Evolution
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Kiger
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?
Kiger
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
Kiger
SL Roadster
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Kiger range
Current South African SL Roadster generation represented by derivative SL 63
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Convertible
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
SUV
Luxury convertible
Tare Mass Kg
911 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Convertible
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Length
3990 mm
4705 mm
Width
1605 mm
1915 mm
Height
1605 mm
1359 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
115 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
205 mm
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
405 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
911 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1373 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
462 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.02 m
6.25 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
960 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1015 mm
900 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Independent multi-link suspension
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
3982/V8
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
M177
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
999 cc
3982 cc
Cylinders
3
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
8.6:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92.0 mm
Maximum Power
52 kW @ 6250 rpm
430 kW
Maximum Torque
96 Nm
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
FWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
315 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
3.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Gearbox
Manual
9G-TRONIC automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Permanent AWD transfer system
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Number of Gears
Not Available
9
Transmission Type
Manual
9G-TRONIC automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic with manual shift mode
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
No
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
No
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Manual
9G-TRONIC automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
0
Low Range
Not Applicable
0
Axle Layout
FWD
Driven axle configuration: AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
9
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
7.7 km/l
City Mileage
15.2 km/l
7.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.2 km/l
7.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
0 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
7.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
66
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
0
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
0
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
0 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
0 km
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Airbags
Front airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Ventilated disc brakes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Nappa leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Model/option dependent
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
64-colour ambient lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric adjustment with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric adjustment with memory
Seat Trim
Fabric
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
MBUX multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
LED Headlamps
Not Available
LED High Performance headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Headlights
Not Available
LED High Performance headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
No
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
205 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
205 mm
-
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
20-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Ventilated disc brakes
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km
334 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Ownership Role
entry-value
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Price Zar
219999 ZAR
3948250 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
219999
4725000
Starting Price Zar
219999
4725000
Spec
Kiger
SL Roadster
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kiger 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: Kiger 27 vs SL Roadster 100.
Efficiency index: Kiger 71 vs SL Roadster 38.
Safety-equipment index: Kiger 91 vs SL Roadster 95.
Practicality index: Kiger 65 vs SL Roadster 47.
Ownership-cover index: Kiger not separately scored 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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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 11 points
SL Roadster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Kiger remains close.
Moderate 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
Kiger
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
71/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz SL Roadster
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 62 pts for Kiger
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SL Roadster leads. However, Kiger 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.
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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