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.
Changan CS75 Pro vs Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach SL: the short answer
CS75 Pro and Mercedes-Maybach SL are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
CS75 Pro starts ZAR 4,662,100 cheaperCS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900 · Mercedes-Maybach SL from ZAR 5,092,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Maximum Power
CS75 Pro138 kW
Mercedes-Maybach SL430 kW
Maximum Torque
CS75 Pro300 Nm
Mercedes-Maybach SL800 Nm
Engine Size
CS75 Pro1494 cc
Mercedes-Maybach SL3982 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
Mercedes-Maybach SL7.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed
Mercedes-Maybach SL115 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.
Changan CS75 Pro
1.5T AT 5S CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
CS75 Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
CS75 Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Current South African Mercedes-Maybach SL generation represented by derivative SL 680 Maybach
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
Convertible
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Luxury convertible
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Convertible
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Length
4730 mm
4705 mm
Width
1870 mm
1915 mm
Height
1720 mm
1359 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
115 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
213 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
400 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.25 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
3982/V8
Engine Code
NE15TG
M177
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1494 cc
3982 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
8.6:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92.0 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
430 kW
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
800 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
430 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
800 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
48 V integrated starter-generator
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
260 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 sec
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
0
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
No
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
9G-TRONIC automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent AWD transfer system
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Number of Gears
7
9
Transmission Type
DCT
9G-TRONIC automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic with manual shift mode
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
0
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
0
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Driven axle configuration: AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
7
9
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
7.7 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
7.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
7.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
0 l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Real-world Mileage
13.33 km/l
7.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
66
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
0 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
0 km
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Airbags
4
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 positions
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
AEB
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc brakes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Nappa leather
Heated Seats
Front
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
Front
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
64-colour ambient lighting
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric adjustment with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric adjustment with memory
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Multi-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Multi-zone automatic climate control
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
LED Headlamps
Yes
DIGITAL LIGHT / LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
White, Blue, Grey
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Headlights
Yes
DIGITAL LIGHT / LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
275/45 R21
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
21-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
21
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Ventilated disc brakes
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Independent multi-link suspension
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
309 g/km
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Price Zar
474900 ZAR
5092000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
474900
5500000
Starting Price Zar
474900
5500000
Spec
CS75 Pro
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CS75 Pro and Mercedes-Maybach SL 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: CS75 Pro 59 vs Mercedes-Maybach SL 100.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs Mercedes-Maybach SL 38.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs Mercedes-Maybach SL 95.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs Mercedes-Maybach SL 46.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs Mercedes-Maybach SL 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
Mercedes-Maybach SL leads by 5 points
CS75 Pro and Mercedes-Maybach SL are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Mercedes-Maybach SL +41
Efficiency
CS75 Pro +14
Safety
Mercedes-Maybach SL +19
Practicality
CS75 Pro +33
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mercedes-Maybach SL
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
46/100
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach SL
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mercedes-Maybach SL leads. However, CS75 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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