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.
2.0 SiT Double Cab XLT 10AT 4x4Diesel10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 788,500ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 405 Nm⛽ 13 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan vs Ford Ranger XLT: the short answer
Black Badge Cullinan and Ranger XLT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Maximum Power
Black Badge Cullinan441 kW @ 5250-5750 rpm
Ranger XLT125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Cullinan900 Nm @ 1700-4000 rpm
Ranger XLT405 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Cullinan6750 cc
Ranger XLT1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Cullinan5.95 km/l
Ranger XLT13 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Cullinan173 mm
Ranger XLT237 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 Black Badge Cullinan
Black Badge Cullinan Series II
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
Black Badge Cullinan
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Ranger XLT
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?
Black Badge Cullinan
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Ranger XLT
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
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Model Introduced Year
2020
2022
Generation
Black Badge Cullinan Series II, the high-power alter ego of the current Cullinan SUV
Current-generation Ford Ranger
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
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door performance-luxury SUV
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0 SiT Double Cab XLT 10AT 4x4
Tare Mass Kg
-
2177 kg
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Length
5355 mm
5350 mm
Width
2000 mm
1918 mm
Height
1835 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
173 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
173 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
612 l
479 l
Kerb Weight
2725 kg
2177 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
3230 kg
Payload Capacity
575 kg
1053 kg
Towing Capacity
2700 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.6 m
12.9 m
Front Headroom
1064 mm
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
1026 mm
989 mm
Front Legroom
1006 mm
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
1090 mm
879 mm
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N74B68A
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6750 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
89 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
441 kW @ 5250-5750 rpm
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700-4000 rpm
405 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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.2 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
161.8 kW/tonne
57.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
330.3 Nm/tonne
186 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
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with front- and rear-steered axles
4WD
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4WD
4WD Engagement
Everywhere off-road capability engaged by one button
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Everywhere button
Electronic 4WD selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.7
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with front- and rear-steered axles
Front and rear driven axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
10
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Claimed Mileage
5.95 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
15.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
5.95 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
80
Combined Driving Range
536-563 km (calculated from 90 L and 16.0-16.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Airbags
8
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Yes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Head Protection System
Standard
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Yes
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Alarm System
-
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
-
Power door dead locks
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Yes
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
Front and rear
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
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
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
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Premium fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
No
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
No
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with glowing Black Badge infinity motif and vertical Cityscape pattern; up-lit Black Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet
No
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
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Premium fabric upholstery
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Front Shoulder Room
-
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1440 mm
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Door Map Pockets
-
Underseat stowage
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger XLT grade before assuming a feature is included.
Floor Trim
-
Carpet
Floor Mats
-
Carpet
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Yes
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Engine start button
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
No
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof available
No
Electric Tailgate
Power-operated two-part Clasp tailgate
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Yes
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V outlet
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Front Power Outlet
-
12V outlet
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
-
Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Side Steps
-
Standard/available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Full-size matching spare wheel fitted on an exact 2026 commissioned vehicle; mounted inside
22- and 23-inch approved fitments; 23-inch Black Badge wheels
17″ Alloy
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Wheels
-
17″ Alloy
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers
Independent double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers
Leaf spring
Front Track Width
-
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1620 mm
Chassis Type
-
Ladder Frame
Chassis Material
-
Ladder Frame
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
CO2 Emissions
380 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driven Cullinan with Black Badge chassis and design treatment
Top
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
788500 ZAR
Starting Price
-
788500
Starting Price Zar
-
788500
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Ranger XLT
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
4 years; regional conditions apply
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years; regional conditions apply
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Cullinan and Ranger XLT 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: Black Badge Cullinan 100 vs Ranger XLT 70.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Cullinan 28 vs Ranger XLT 55.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Cullinan 99 vs Ranger XLT 92.
Practicality index: Black Badge Cullinan 75 vs Ranger XLT 85.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Cullinan not separately scored vs Ranger XLT 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
Black Badge Cullinan leads by 2 points
Black Badge Cullinan and Ranger XLT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Cullinan +30
Efficiency
Ranger XLT +27
Safety
Black Badge Cullinan +7
Practicality
Ranger XLT +10
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Cullinan
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
28/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
75/100
Ranger XLT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
85/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 77 pts for Ranger XLT
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Cullinan leads. However, Ranger XLT may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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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