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Mahindra S6 Ambulance vs Mahindra XUV700: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
XUV700 starts ZAR 286,950 cheaperS6 Ambulance from ZAR 782,149 · XUV700 from ZAR 495,199
Five key differences
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Specification
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Maximum Power
S6 Ambulance103 kW @ 3750 rpm
XUV700149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
S6 Ambulance320 Nm
XUV700380 Nm
Engine Size
S6 Ambulance2179 cc
XUV7001997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
S6 Ambulance12.7 km/l
XUV70013 km/l
Ground Clearance
S6 Ambulance210 mm
XUV700200 mm
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Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
Not Available
Generation
Current local listing
Current local listing
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
SUV
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2155 kg
2040 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Kerb Weight
2155 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
-
Payload Capacity
995 kg
-
Length
-
4695 mm
Width
-
1890 mm
Height
-
1755 mm
Wheelbase
-
2750 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
240 l
Seating Capacity
-
7 seats
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.9
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
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
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
47.8 kW/tonne
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.5 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
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4x4
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
12.7 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
10.3 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.7 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
7
ABS
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leatherette
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Infotainment System
Not Available
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
Not Available
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
S6 Ambulance
XUV700
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
839949 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
flagship
Starting Price
782149
495199
Starting Price Zar
782149
495199
In depth: how these cars differ
This S6 Ambulance and XUV700 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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