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S 350 d ISGDiesel Mild Hybrid9-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 2,571,121ex-showroom
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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class: the short answer
Phantom Extended and S-Class are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Maximum Power
Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
S-Class230 kW
Maximum Torque
Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
S-Class650 Nm
Engine Size
Phantom Extended6749 cc
S-Class2989 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Extended6.21 km/l
S-Class15.6 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Extended136 mm
S-Class130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended
Phantom Extended Series II
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Phantom Extended
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
S-Class
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom Extended
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
S-Class
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Generation
Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Current South African S-Class generation represented by derivative S 350 d ISG
Facelift History
The eighth-generation Phantom Extended was presented globally in 2017 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Premium sedan
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Sedan
Model Introduced Year
-
2026
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Length
5982 mm
5289 mm
Width
2018 mm
1954 mm
Height
1656 mm
1503 mm
Wheelbase
3772 mm
3216 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
136 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
136 mm
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
530 l
550 l
Kerb Weight
2610 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3295 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
685 kg
670 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.9 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
1046.48 mm
960 mm
Rear Headroom
977.9 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1041.4 mm
900 mm
Rear Legroom
1348.74 mm
900 mm
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
2989/L6
Engine Code
N74B68A
OM656M
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
2989 cc
Cylinders
12
6
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
15.5:1
Bore
89 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
94.3 mm
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
230 kW
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
650 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
230 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
650 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
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.4 sec
5.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
160.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
344.8 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
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
RWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
No
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Number of Gears
8
9
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Automatic with manual shift mode
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
RWD
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
No
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
0
Low Range
Not Applicable
0
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Driven axle configuration: RWD
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
No
Transmission Speeds
8
9
LSD Available
-
No
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Claimed Mileage
6.21 km/l
15.6 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
15.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
15.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
23 l
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: No
Yes
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
66
Combined Driving Range
559-577 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.6-16.1 l/100 km WLTP)
0
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
0
Real-world Mileage
6.21 km/l
15.6 km/l
Range Real World Highway
-
0 km
Range Real World Mixed
-
0 km
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Airbags
8
7
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
No
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Front and rear
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Yes
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Yes
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Ventilated disc brakes
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Phantom family
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Ventilated disc brakes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Alertness Assistant
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Yes
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Yes
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Yes
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Yes
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Seat Material
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Nappa leather
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
64-colour ambient lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
No
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Electric adjustment with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Electric adjustment with memory
Seat Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Multi-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Yes
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Yes
Sunroof
No
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Multi-zone automatic climate control
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
MBUX multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
DIGITAL LIGHT / LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime-running lights
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
No
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior paint commissions, including client-created colours
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
DIGITAL LIGHT / LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
No
Approach Angle
-
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Tyre Size
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
275/45 R21
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
21-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
21
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Ventilated disc brakes
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
CO2 Emissions
364 g/km
169 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 Years / 100000 km
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Ownership Role
Chauffeur-focused flagship with the rear suite as the centre of ownership
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current South African retail price
Price Zar
-
2571121 ZAR
Starting Price
-
3000000
Starting Price Zar
-
3000000
Spec
Phantom Extended
S-Class
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 Years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom Extended and S-Class 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 Extended 96 vs S-Class 95.
Efficiency index: Phantom Extended 29 vs S-Class 64.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Extended 95 vs S-Class 95.
Practicality index: Phantom Extended 67 vs S-Class 67.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Extended not separately scored vs S-Class 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
S-Class leads by 7 points
Phantom Extended and S-Class are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
S-Class
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
Phantom Extended
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz S-Class
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 75 pts for Phantom Extended
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, S-Class leads. However, Phantom Extended 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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