Omoda C5 vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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.

Omoda C5

Street Plus Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current

ZAR 339,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Cullinan Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current

Price on request

⚡ 420 kW 🔧 850 Nm ⛽ 5.95 km/l

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Decision summary

Omoda C5 vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan: the short answer

Cullinan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over C5.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	C5	Cullinan
Maximum Power	C5115 kW @ 5500 rpm	Cullinan420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque	C5230 Nm	Cullinan850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm
Engine Size	C51500 cc	Cullinan6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	C514.5 km/l	Cullinan5.95 km/l
Ground Clearance	C5169 mm	Cullinan173 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Omoda C5 Street Plus

Source type: Official South Africa OEM page / brochure

Evidence for Rolls-Royce Cullinan Cullinan Series II

Source type: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II release; Rolls-Royce global Cullinan technical reference; Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Johannesburg

Model imagery

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Omoda C5

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Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C5

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Specification evidence leader

Cullinan

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

C5

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Cullinan

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Model Introduced Year	2023	2018
Generation	Current South Africa C5 range	Cullinan Series II, the current evolution of the marque's five-door super-luxury SUV
Facelift History	Current South Africa version listed by official source	Cullinan was introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its most extensive evolution as Cullinan Series II in May 2024
Facelift Launched Since	2023	2024
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	Five-door luxury SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	SUV	Full-size super-luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg	1381 kg	-
Vehicle Type	SUV	Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Length	4400 mm	5355 mm
Width	1830 mm	2000 mm
Height	1590 mm	1835 mm
Wheelbase	2630 mm	3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	169 mm	173 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	145 mm	173 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 l	90 l
Boot/Cargo Space	442 l	612 l
Kerb Weight	1381 kg	2725 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	1856 kg	3300 kg
Payload Capacity	475 kg	575 kg
Towing Capacity	1200 kg	2700 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.1 m	6.6 m
Front Headroom	1000 mm	1064 mm
Rear Headroom	970 mm	1026 mm
Front Legroom	1050 mm	1006 mm
Rear Legroom	900 mm	1090 mm

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Front Track Width	Not Available	-
Rear Track Width	Not Available	-
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	Double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	-
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	-
Climate Control	Manual / automatic by trim	Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows	Standard	Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry	Standard	Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start	Standard	Engine start button
Wireless Charging	Not Available	Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof	Not Available	Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	Power-operated two-part Clasp tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers	Not Available	Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded	1149 l	-
AC Type	Manual / automatic by trim	Automatic four-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	-
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	-

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Engine	1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol	6.75-litre V12 petrol
Engine Code	SQRE4T15C	N74B68A
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	1500 cc	6749 cc
Cylinders	4	12
Cylinder Layout	Inline	V
Valves	16	48
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System	Petrol injection	Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	10.0:1
Bore	77.0 mm	89 mm
Stroke	80.5 mm	90.4 mm
Maximum Power	115 kW @ 5500 rpm	420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque	230 Nm	850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm
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	FWD	AWD
Transmission	6-Speed DCT	8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed	180 km/h	250 km/h
0-100 km/h	9.0 sec	5.3 sec
Quarter Mile	16.7 sec	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Eco, Normal, Sport	Low
Launch Control	No	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	6500 rpm	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	83.3 kW/tonne	154.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	166.5 Nm/tonne	311.9 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	C5	Cullinan
Gearbox	6-Speed DCT	8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available	Not Applicable	-
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters	Not Applicable	No
Final Drive Ratio	Not Applicable	2.81:1
Number of Gears	6	8
Transmission Type	Automatic	8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type	Dual-clutch	Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	-
Gear Shift Type	Electric	Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain	FWD	All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Everywhere off-road capability engaged by one button
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Everywhere button
Automatic Shift Paddles	Not Applicable	No
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	DCT	8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	FWD	All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	6	8

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Claimed Mileage	14.5 km/l	5.95 km/l
City Mileage	11.7 km/l	5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage	17.1 km/l	8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	51 l	90 l
Emission Standard	Euro VIb	Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Available	Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage	14.5 km/l	5.95 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	51	90
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	536-563 km (calculated from 90 L and 16.0-16.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	-
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	-

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Airbags	Multiple airbags	8
ABS	Standard	Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control	Standard	Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist	Standard	Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Standard	Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors	Not Available	Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB	Not Available	Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA	Standard	Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System	Standard	-
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Head Protection System
Driver Airbag	Standard	Driver airbag
EBD	Standard	Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold	Standard	Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags	Standard	Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control	Standard	Dynamic Stability Control
TCS	Standard	Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag	Not Available	Active front knee protection
ABS EBD	Standard	Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System

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

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Seat Material	Fabric or cloth trim	Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats	Not Available	Available, including rear-seat heating
Ventilated Seats	Not Available	Available, including rear-seat cooling
Ambient Lighting	Not Available	Illuminated Fascia with Cullinan wordmark and Cityscape graphic; illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet
Front Shoulder Room	Not Available	-
Rear Shoulder Room	Not Available	-
Steering Wheel Material	Polyurethane / synthetic	Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	Electronically folding 2/3 and 1/3 rear bench
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim	Fabric	Placed Perforation leather available

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Infotainment System	Touchscreen infotainment	SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto	Standard	Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Number of Speakers	4-6	16
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports	Front and rear USB where listed	USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens

Spec	C5	Cullinan
LED Headlamps	Not Available	Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Vertical daytime-running-light treatment
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Front fog lamps
Roof Rails	Standard	No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options	Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.	Emperador Truffle; Crystal Over finish available
Headlights	Not Available	Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Panoramic glass roof

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

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Tyre Size	17-inch alloy	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
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type	Space-saver	Full-size matching spare wheel fitted on an exact 2026 commissioned vehicle; mounted inside
Wheel Rim Size	17-inch alloy	22- and 23-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs

Spec	C5	Cullinan
CO2 Emissions	169 g/km	380 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	-

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Service Plan	2 Years / 25 000 km	4 years / unlimited km

Spec	C5	Cullinan
Ownership Role	entry-value	Versatile owner-driven Rolls-Royce for urban, touring and off-road access
Price Zar	339900 ZAR	-
Pricing Role	entry-value	Price on application
Starting Price	339900	-
Starting Price Zar	339900	-

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

In depth: how these cars differ

This C5 and Cullinan comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: C5 51 vs Cullinan 99.

Efficiency index: C5 56 vs Cullinan 28.

Safety-equipment index: C5 91 vs Cullinan 99.

Practicality index: C5 59 vs Cullinan 75.

Ownership-cover index: C5 not separately scored vs Cullinan 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Cullinan leads by 15 points

Cullinan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over C5.

Evidence leader 79 /100

Lead 15 points

Data 83% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Cullinan

83% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Performance 99 Check Efficiency 28

Performance 99

Efficiency 28

Safety 99

Practicality 75

Leads by 15 points

C5

69% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 51

Performance 51

Efficiency 56

Safety 91

Practicality 59

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Cullinan +48 Efficiency C5 +28 Safety Cullinan +8 Practicality Cullinan +16

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

Cullinan

Performance 99/100

Efficiency 28/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 75/100

C5

Performance 51/100

Efficiency 56/100

Safety 91/100

Practicality 59/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Cullinan leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts vs 64 pts for C5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cullinan leads. However, C5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C5 vs Cullinan questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Omoda C5 vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Omoda C5

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Omoda C5 vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan: the short answer

Five key differences

C5 and Cullinan image comparison

Omoda C5

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C5

Cullinan

Which One's Right for You?

C5

Cullinan

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Specification Evidence Index

Cullinan leads by 15 points

Cullinan

C5

Cullinan

C5

What the evidence means

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