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.
Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Mahindra XUV700: the short answer
Phantom and XUV700 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Phantom
XUV700
Maximum Power
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
XUV700149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
XUV700380 Nm
Engine Size
Phantom6749 cc
XUV7001997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom6.29 km/l
XUV70013 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom136 mm
XUV700200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Rolls-Royce Phantom
Phantom Series II
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Performance
XUV700
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
XUV700
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
2018
Not Available
Generation
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Current local listing
Facelift History
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door luxury saloon
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Full-size super-luxury saloon
SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2040 kg
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Length
5762 mm
4695 mm
Width
2018 mm
1890 mm
Height
1646 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
3552 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
136 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
136 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
530 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3235 kg
-
Payload Capacity
675 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
-
Front Headroom
1046 mm
-
Rear Headroom
978 mm
-
Front Legroom
1041 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1105 mm
-
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1997 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
Turbocharged
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
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
380 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
351.6 Nm/tonne
186.3 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
XUV700
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
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
6
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
6-speed automatic
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
6-speed automatic
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
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
6.29 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.29 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
60
Combined Driving Range
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
608 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Airbags
8
7
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
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
Standard
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
Standard
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Standard
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Standard
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
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
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
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Alertness Assistant
Driver drowsiness detection
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
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera and park assist
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
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Seat Material
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Leatherette
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
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
No
Skyroof
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
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime-running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Skyroof
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
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
XUV700
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
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
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
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
361 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
Ownership Role
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Price on application
flagship
Price Zar
-
627899 ZAR
Starting Price
-
495199
Starting Price Zar
-
495199
Spec
Phantom
XUV700
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 and XUV700 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 96 vs XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: Phantom 29 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom 95 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: Phantom 67 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom not separately scored vs XUV700 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 leads by 4 points
Phantom and XUV700 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
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 71 pts for XUV700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom leads. However, XUV700 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.
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