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.
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster vs Mahindra XUV3XO: the short answer
SL Roadster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV3XO remains close.
XUV3XO starts ZAR 3,688,251 cheaperSL Roadster from ZAR 3,948,250 · XUV3XO from ZAR 259,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Maximum Power
SL Roadster430 kW
XUV3XO82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
SL Roadster800 Nm
XUV3XO200 Nm
Engine Size
SL Roadster3982 cc
XUV3XO1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
SL Roadster7.7 km/l
XUV3XO18 km/l
Ground Clearance
SL Roadster115 mm
XUV3XO201 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster
SL 63
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
SL Roadster
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
XUV3XO
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
SL Roadster
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
XUV3XO
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South African SL Roadster generation represented by derivative SL 63
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Convertible
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Current South African retail range
Active
Segment
Luxury convertible
SUV
Vehicle Type
Convertible
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Length
4705 mm
3990 mm
Width
1915 mm
1821 mm
Height
1359 mm
1647 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
115 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
240 l
364 l
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
-
Payload Capacity
420 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
6.25 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
900 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Engine
3982/V8
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
M177
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3982 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
8
3
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
430 kW
82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
800 Nm
200 Nm
Combined Power
430 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
800 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
48 V integrated starter-generator
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
315 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
3.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
60.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
146.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
0
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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
No
Not Applicable
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Permanent AWD transfer system
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
9
6
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
No
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
No
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: AWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
6
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Claimed Mileage
7.7 km/l
18 km/l
City Mileage
7.7 km/l
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
7.7 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
7.7 km/l
18 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
42
Combined Driving Range
0
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
0
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not Applicable
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front parking sensors
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Blind View Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Reverse parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear view camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
360-degree surround view system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Reverse parking sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
360-degree surround view system
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Blind View Monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Seat Material
Nappa leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Height-adjustable driver seat
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Leatherette
Rear Armrest
-
Rear armrest with cup holder
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
364 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V socket
Front Armrest
-
Front armrest with storage
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
13
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
10.25-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Front USB-A and rear USB-C
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Steering audio control
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED signature lamp
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
LED front fog lamps
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Skyroof
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20
R16 steel wheels
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic parking brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Torsion beam with coil springs
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
CO2 Emissions
334 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Ownership Role
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
South Africa market model
Price Zar
3948250 ZAR
374999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
4725000
259999
Starting Price Zar
4725000
259999
Spec
SL Roadster
XUV3XO
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This SL Roadster and XUV3XO 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: SL Roadster 100 vs XUV3XO 40.
Efficiency index: SL Roadster 38 vs XUV3XO 69.
Safety-equipment index: SL Roadster 95 vs XUV3XO 84.
Practicality index: SL Roadster 47 vs XUV3XO 66.
Ownership-cover index: SL Roadster not separately scored vs XUV3XO 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
SL Roadster leads by 9 points
SL Roadster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV3XO remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SL Roadster
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
47/100
XUV3XO
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz SL Roadster
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 64 pts for XUV3XO
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SL Roadster leads. However, XUV3XO may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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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