Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan vs Omoda C5 SHS

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan

Black Badge Cullinan Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current

Price on request

⚡ 441 kW 🔧 900 Nm ⛽ 5.95 km/l

Omoda C5 SHS

C5 SHS Plug-in Hybrid Current

ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Black Badge Cullinan

⛽ Fuel Economy C5 SHS

🛡 Safety Black Badge Cullinan

📦 Practicality Black Badge Cullinan

🔑 Ownership C5 SHS

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Maximum Power	441 kW @ 5250-5750 rpm	150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque	900 Nm @ 1700-4000 rpm	310 Nm
Engine Size	6750 cc	1500 cc
Claimed Mileage	5.95 km/l	20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance	173 mm	169 mm
Boot / Load Bay	612 l	372 l
Airbags	8	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	2725 kg	1546 kg
Seating Capacity	-	-
Warranty	4 years; regional conditions apply	5 Years / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Black Badge Cullinan and C5 SHS are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Black Badge Cullinan +38 pts

Efficiency C5 SHS +54 pts

Safety Black Badge Cullinan +5 pts

Practicality Black Badge Cullinan +20 pts

Ownership C5 SHS +11 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Black Badge Cullinan

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

C5 SHS

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Black Badge Cullinan

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability

C5 SHS

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Model Introduced Year	2020	2026
Generation	Black Badge Cullinan Series II, the high-power alter ego of the current Cullinan SUV	Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Facelift History	Black Badge Cullinan debuted globally in 2019, was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Black Badge Cullinan Series II in May 2024	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2024	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Five-door performance-luxury SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	Full-size performance super-luxury SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle	SUV
Tare Mass Kg	-	1546 kg

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Drivetrain Layout	All-wheel drive with front- and rear-steered axles	FWD
Transfer Case	ATC 13 transfer case	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	No lockable differential	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	No	Standard
Gearbox	8-speed ZF automatic	DHT
Final Drive Ratio	2.81:1	Not Applicable
Number of Gears	8	Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type	8-speed ZF automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Torque converter	Automatic clutch
Drivetrain	All-wheel drive	FWD
4WD Engagement	Everywhere off-road capability engaged by one button	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Everywhere button	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	Standard
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	8-speed ZF automatic	DHT
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	All-wheel-drive power delivery with front- and rear-steered axles	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	8	Hybrid DHT
Gear Shift Type	Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button	Electric
LSD Available	-	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Standard

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Claimed Mileage	5.95 km/l	20.4 km/l
City Mileage	5.10 km/l	Not Available
Highway Mileage	8.08 km/l	Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 l	51 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6e (B6e)	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Automatic start/stop: Yes	Standard
Average Fuel Consumption	16.8 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	16.8 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	16.8 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	5.95 km/l	20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Consumption	16.8 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	16.8 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	16.8 l/100km	4.9 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	90	51
Combined Driving Range	536-563 km (calculated from 90 L and 16.0-16.8 l/100 km WLTP)	Not Available
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Available
Range Real World Highway	-	Not Available
Range Real World Mixed	-	Not Available

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Airbags	8	Multiple airbags
ABS	Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Dynamic Stability Control	Standard
Traction Control	Dynamic Traction Control	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Rear child-safety locks	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	ISOFIX child-seat mounts	Standard
Brake Assist	Dynamic Brake Control	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Engine immobiliser	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Front seatbelt warning sensor	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control, front and rear	Standard
AEB	Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function	Standard
BA	Dynamic Brake Control	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Head Protection System	Standard
Driver Airbag	Driver airbag	Standard
EBD	Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Engine immobiliser	Standard
Hill Hold	Hill Start Assist	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Front-passenger airbag	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters	Standard
Side Airbags	Front side-impact airbags	Standard
TCS	Dynamic Traction Control	Standard
Knee Airbag	Active front knee protection	Standard
ABS EBD	Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	Front seatbelt warning sensor	Standard
Stability Control	Dynamic Stability Control	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Standard

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Cruise Control	Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Active Cruise Control	Standard
Lane Keep Assist	Lane Departure Warning with Active Return	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Lane Departure Warning with Active Return	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard
Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control, front and rear	Standard
Rear View Camera	Rear View Camera	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Surround View Camera with 3D view	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	Driver Attention Alert System	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	Speed Limit Information	Not Available
Auto Highbeam	High-Beam Assistance	Standard
Auto Wipers	Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers	Standard
Rear Parking Sensors	Park Distance Control, front and rear	Standard
Reverse Camera	Rear View Camera	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Active Cruise Control	Standard
Park Assist	Park Assist and Reversing Assistant	Not Available
Around View Monitor	Surround View Camera with 3D view	Standard
Blind Spot Warning	Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Collision Warning with Brake Function	Standard

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Seat Material	Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives	Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats	Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available	Standard
Ventilated Seats	Front and rear seat cooling available	Standard
Ambient Lighting	Illuminated Fascia with glowing Black Badge infinity motif and vertical Cityscape pattern; up-lit Black Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet	Standard
Steering Wheel Material	Heated full-leather multifunction Black Badge steering wheel	Leather
60 40 Split Seat	Electronically folding 2/3 and 1/3 rear bench	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory	Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory	Power
Seat Trim	Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available	Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room	-	Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room	-	Not Available

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Climate Control	Automatic four-zone climate control	Automatic
Power Windows	Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down	Standard
Keyless Entry	Comfort Access keyless entry	Standard
Push Button Start	Engine start button	Standard
Wireless Charging	Wireless smartphone charging	Standard
Sunroof	Panoramic glass roof available	Standard
Electric Tailgate	Power-operated two-part Clasp tailgate	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers	Standard
AC Type	Automatic four-zone climate control	Automatic
Load Bed Length	-	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	-	Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	1079 l
Loadbox Length Mm	-	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	-	Not Applicable

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Length	5355 mm	4400 mm
Width	2000 mm	1830 mm
Height	1835 mm	1590 mm
Wheelbase	3295 mm	2630 mm
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Front Headroom	1064 mm	-
Payload Capacity	575 kg	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 l	51 l
Kerb Weight	2725 kg	1546 kg
Towing Capacity	2700 kg	750 kg
Rear Headroom	1026 mm	-
Front Legroom	1006 mm	-
Rear Legroom	1090 mm	-
Ground Clearance (Default)	173 mm	169 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	173 mm	-
Boot/Cargo Space	612 l	372 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	3300 kg	2052 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	-
Minimum Turning Radius	6.6 m	-

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Engine	6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol	1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Cylinders	12	4
Valves	48	16
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Petrol injection
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
Top Speed	250 km/h	Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code	N74B68A	Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout	V	Inline
Aspiration	Twin Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Bore	89 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke	90.4 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Low	Eco, Normal, Sport
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement	6750 cc	1500 cc
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h	5.2 sec	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid
Maximum Power	441 kW @ 5250-5750 rpm	150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque	900 Nm @ 1700-4000 rpm	310 Nm
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Plug-in Hybrid
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	161.8 kW/tonne	Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	330.3 Nm/tonne	Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay compatibility	Standard
Android Auto	Android Auto compatibility	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth wireless technology	Standard
Number of Speakers	16	8
Digital Instrument Cluster	SPIRIT digital instrument interface	Standard
Infotainment System	SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands	Touchscreen infotainment
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT	10.25-inch or larger by trim
USB Ports	USB Type-C ports	Front and rear USB where listed

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
LED Headlamps	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Vertical daytime-running-light treatment	Standard
Fog Lamps	Front fog lamps	Standard
Roof Rails	No; vehicle not approved for roof loads	Standard
Headlights	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	Standard
Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic glass roof available	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	Bespoke exterior colours available; colour may extend to lower body surfaces, sill, valances and lower front bumper	Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Wading Depth	540 mm	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Everywhere mode: rough track, gravel, wet grass, mud, snow and sand	Not Applicable
Locking Differential	No lockable differential	Not Applicable
4WD System Type	Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering	Not Applicable
Approach Angle	-	Not Available
Departure Angle	-	Not Available
Breakover Angle	-	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	-	169 mm
Ground Clearance Min	-	169 mm

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Tyre Size	255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/40 R23 104Y front and 295/35 R23 108Y rear; 255/45 R22 107H M+S all-round	18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type	Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Full-size matching spare wheel fitted on an exact 2026 commissioned vehicle; mounted inside	Not Available
Wheel Rim Size	22- and 23-inch approved fitments; 23-inch Black Badge wheels	18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type	Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs	Electronic parking brake

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Front Suspension	Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Black Badge-tuned five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	Multi-link
Front Track Width	-	Not Available
Rear Track Width	-	Not Available

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
CO2 Emissions	380 g/km	Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement	-	Petrol

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Ownership Role	High-power owner-driven Cullinan with Black Badge chassis and design treatment	range-specific
Price Source	https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/johannesburg/en_GB/showroom.html	Official model page price card
Pricing Role	Price on application	range-specific
Price Zar	-	469900 ZAR
Starting Price	-	469900
Starting Price Zar	-	469900

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Warranty	4 years; regional conditions apply	5 Years / 150 000 km

Spec	Black Badge Cullinan	C5 SHS
Service Plan	4 years / unlimited km	5 Years / 70 000 km

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Black Badge Cullinan leads by 4 points

Both Black Badge Cullinan and C5 SHS are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 74 /100

Lead 4 points

Data 94% confidence

#1 Winner

Black Badge Cullinan

94% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 28

Performance 100

Efficiency 28

Safety 99

Practicality 75

Ownership 44

Leads by 4 points

C5 SHS

76% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 55

Performance 62

Efficiency 82

Safety 94

Practicality 55

Ownership 55

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Black Badge Cullinan +38 Efficiency C5 SHS +54 Safety Black Badge Cullinan +5 Practicality Black Badge Cullinan +20 Ownership C5 SHS +11

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Black Badge Cullinan

Performance 100/100

Efficiency 28/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 75/100

Ownership 44/100

C5 SHS

Performance 62/100

Efficiency 82/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 55/100

Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan wins with 74 pts vs 70 pts for C5 SHS

In structured scoring, Black Badge Cullinan emerges as the stronger overall package. However, C5 SHS may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Black Badge Cullinan edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Black Badge Cullinan 28 vs C5 SHS 82. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Black Badge Cullinan 99, C5 SHS 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Black Badge Cullinan 44, C5 SHS 55. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Black Badge Cullinan 75, C5 SHS 55. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Black Badge Cullinan 100, C5 SHS 62. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Black Badge Cullinan edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Black Badge Cullinan scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Black Badge Cullinan and C5 SHS in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Black Badge Cullinan scores 100 vs 62.

Efficiency: Black Badge Cullinan scores 28 vs 82.

Safety: Black Badge Cullinan scores 99 vs 94.

Practicality: Black Badge Cullinan scores 75 vs 55.

Ownership: Black Badge Cullinan scores 44 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives Black Badge Cullinan the advantage in this comparison.

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan vs Omoda C5 SHS

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan

Omoda C5 SHS

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Black Badge Cullinan

C5 SHS

Which One's Right for You?

Black Badge Cullinan

C5 SHS

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Black Badge Cullinan leads by 4 points

Black Badge Cullinan

C5 SHS

Black Badge Cullinan

C5 SHS

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down