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Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended vs Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van: the short answer
Phantom Extended has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van.
Five key differences
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Specification
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Maximum Power
Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van200 Nm
Engine Size
Phantom Extended6749 cc
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Extended6.21 km/l
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van15.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Extended136 mm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van201 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended
Phantom Extended Series II
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Phantom Extended
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
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 Extended
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Generation
Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Current local listing
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
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Van
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Van
Model Introduced Year
-
Not Available
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Length
5982 mm
-
Width
2018 mm
-
Height
1656 mm
-
Wheelbase
3772 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
136 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
136 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
530 l
-
Kerb Weight
2610 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3295 kg
-
Payload Capacity
685 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
6.9 m
-
Front Headroom
1046.48 mm
-
Rear Headroom
977.9 mm
-
Front Legroom
1041.4 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1348.74 mm
-
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
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
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
81 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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
160.9 kW/tonne
59.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
344.8 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
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
6.21 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
17.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: No
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
559-577 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.6-16.1 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.21 km/l
15.2 km/l
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Airbags
8
2
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Available
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
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
Not Available
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Available
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
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Not Available
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Not Available
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 driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Available
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
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Phantom family
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear sonar
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Alertness Assistant
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
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear sonar
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
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
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Seat Material
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.6
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
9-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Not Available
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Not Available
Number of Speakers
16
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
USB2 plus rear 15W charge
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime-running lights
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior paint commissions, including client-created colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
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
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
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
364 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
3 years / 55 000 km
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Ownership Role
Chauffeur-focused flagship with the rear suite as the centre of ownership
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Price on application
base
Price Zar
-
296999 ZAR
Starting Price
-
296999
Starting Price Zar
-
296999
Spec
Phantom Extended
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
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 Phantom Extended and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 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 XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 35.
Efficiency index: Phantom Extended 29 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 60.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Extended 95 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 27.
Practicality index: Phantom Extended 67 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 50.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Extended not separately scored vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 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
Phantom Extended leads by 33 points
Phantom Extended has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom Extended
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
27/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Extended
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 42 pts for XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Extended leads. However, XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Phantom Extended vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van questions
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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