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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
Discontinued model
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé vs Suzuki XL6: the short answer
Phantom Drophead Coupé holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XL6.
Five key differences
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Specification
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Maximum Power
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
XL677 kW
Maximum Torque
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
XL6138 Nm
Engine Size
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
XL61462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
XL616.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Drophead Coupé132 mm
XL60 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
6.7 V12
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
XL6
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XL6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Generation
Phantom VII two-door Drophead Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Current market generation
Facelift History
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Drophead Coupé production ended in 2016.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2012
2026
Facelift Version Ending
2016
Current
Body Style
Convertible
MPV
Model Year
2016
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
MPV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
MPV
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2026
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Length
5612 mm
4445 mm
Width
1987 mm
1775 mm
Height
1566 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
132 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
132 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
315 l
209 l
Kerb Weight
2630 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
1810 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
535 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1026 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
943 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
936 mm
900 mm
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Engine
6.749-litre V12
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
N73B68A
K15B/K15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
92 mm
73.0 mm
Stroke
84.6 mm
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
77 kW
Maximum Torque
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
138 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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
240 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
128.5 kW/tonne
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
273.8 Nm/tonne
108.2 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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
2WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.154
4.3
Number of Gears
8
4
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
Front driven axle
Transmission Speeds
8
4
LSD Available
Not confirmed
No
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Claimed Mileage
6.76 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
4.39 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.80 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
45 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Yes
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
45
Combined Driving Range
540.54 km (calculated theoretical)
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.76 km/l
16.1 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
600 km
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat brackets
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre-pressure alert
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Side Airbags
Front head-thorax airbags
No
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
No
Hill Start Assist
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Yes
AEB
Not confirmed
No
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Yes
Park Assist
Front/rear parking assistance with multi-view cameras
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Seat Material
Natural-grain leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Fabric upholstery
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
No
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
No
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Climate Control
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Four one-touch power windows
Yes
Keyless Entry
Hands-free entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Yes
Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Electric Tailgate
Power-closing boot lid
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Manual air conditioning
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Infotainment System
Navigation and infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment system
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling
Yes
Number of Speakers
15
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Traditional analogue instrument dials
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
USB Ports
Standard
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
8.8-inch front monitor
7
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Touchscreen
8.8-inch front monitor
7
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Front fog/driving lights
No
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No
Exterior Colour Options
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
No
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Tyre Size
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
16
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Manual parking brake
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Torsion beam
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km
145 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Ownership Role
Historical South African new-car derivative: a 2007 local launch was announced prospectively, local presence is confirmed by 2011, and an April 2016 listing plus final-commission evidence establish the end-period bound; exact South African tenure remains unverified.
Suzuki ownership programme
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Price Zar
Not confirmed
250000 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
250000
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
250000
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
XL6
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom Drophead Coupé and XL6 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: Phantom Drophead Coupé 95 vs XL6 34.
Efficiency index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 31 vs XL6 62.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 86 vs XL6 67.
Practicality index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 49 vs XL6 45.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Drophead Coupé not separately scored vs XL6 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Phantom Drophead Coupé leads by 17 points
Phantom Drophead Coupé holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XL6.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
49/100
XL6
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 51 pts for XL6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Drophead Coupé leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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