Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs BYD SHARK 6 DMO

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.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Cullinan Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current

Price on request

⚡ 420 kW 🔧 850 Nm ⛽ 5.95 km/l

BYD SHARK 6 DMO

Performance DMO AWD Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT Current

ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 180 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 9.5 km/l

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Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs BYD SHARK 6 DMO: the short answer

Cullinan and SHARK 6 DMO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Maximum Power	Cullinan420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm	SHARK 6 DMO180 kW
Maximum Torque	Cullinan850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm	SHARK 6 DMO380 Nm
Engine Size	Cullinan6749 cc	SHARK 6 DMONot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy	Cullinan5.95 km/l	SHARK 6 DMO9.5 km/l
Ground Clearance	Cullinan173 mm	SHARK 6 DMO230 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 Cullinan

Cullinan Series II

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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How Hagalu rates cars

BYD SHARK 6 DMO

Performance DMO AWD

Hagalu editorial rating

4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-02

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Cullinan

Strengths

More powerful engine output

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance

Specification evidence leader

SHARK 6 DMO

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup

Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Cullinan

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

SHARK 6 DMO

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Model Introduced Year	2018	2025
Generation	Cullinan Series II, the current evolution of the marque's five-door super-luxury SUV	First South African SHARK 6 DMO generation
Facelift History	Cullinan was introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its most extensive evolution as Cullinan Series II in May 2024	No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since	2024	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Five-door luxury SUV	Double-cab Pickup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	Active
Segment	Full-size super-luxury SUV	Double-cab Pickup
Vehicle Type	Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle	Light commercial vehicle

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Length	5355 mm	5457 mm
Width	2000 mm	1971 mm
Height	1835 mm	1925 mm
Wheelbase	3295 mm	3260 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	173 mm	230 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	173 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 l	60 l
Boot/Cargo Space	612 l	1200 l
Kerb Weight	2725 kg	2775 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	3300 kg	3500 kg
Payload Capacity	575 kg	725 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	6.75 m
Front Headroom	1064 mm	1025 mm
Rear Headroom	1026 mm	990 mm
Front Legroom	1006 mm	1048 mm
Rear Legroom	1090 mm	880.4 mm

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Engine	6.75-litre V12 petrol	2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code	N74B68A	Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Series-Parallel Hybrid
Engine Displacement	6749 cc	Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders	12	4
Cylinder Layout	V	Inline
Valves	48	Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder	4	Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration	Twin Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	Not Officially Disclosed
Bore	89 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke	90.4 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power	420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm	180 kW
Maximum Torque	850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm	380 Nm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	350 kW
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	700 Nm
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	2
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Front + Rear
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	e-CVT
Top Speed	250 km/h	160 km/h
0-100 km/h	5.3 sec	5.5 sec
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Low	Mud, Sand, Snow
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	154.1 kW/tonne	126.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	311.9 Nm/tonne	252.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	29.6 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type	Not Applicable	LFP
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range	Not Applicable	80 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	7 kW
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	55 kW
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Yes

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Gearbox	8-speed ZF automatic	e-CVT
Drivetrain Layout	All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering	Front and rear electric drive units
Transfer Case	ATC 13 transfer case	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	No lockable differential	Not Available
Paddle Shifters	No	Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio	2.81:1	Front 10.48:1; Rear 11.55:1
Number of Gears	8	Not Applicable
Transmission Type	8-speed ZF automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Torque converter	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type	Satellite Aided automatic gear selection	Column gear shifter
Drivetrain	All-wheel drive	AWD
4WD Engagement	Everywhere off-road capability engaged by one button	Automatic electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Everywhere button	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Gearbox Type	8-speed ZF automatic	Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering	4x4
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Transmission Speeds	8	Not Applicable
LSD Available	-	Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Standard

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Claimed Mileage	5.95 km/l	9.5 km/l
City Mileage	5.10 km/l	8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage	8.08 km/l	11.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 l	60 l
Emission Standard	Euro 6e (B6e)	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Automatic start/stop: Yes	Integrated hybrid engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage	5.95 km/l	9.5 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type	Not Applicable	AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres	90	60
Combined Driving Range	536-563 km (calculated from 90 L and 16.0-16.8 l/100 km WLTP)	640 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	277 Wh/km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway	-	776 km
Range Real World Mixed	-	704 km

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Airbags	8	7
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
Seatbelt Reminder	Front seatbelt warning sensor	Standard
Side Airbags	Front side-impact airbags	Standard
Stability Control	Dynamic Stability Control	Standard
TCS	Dynamic Traction Control	Standard
Knee Airbag	Active front knee protection	Not Available
ABS EBD	Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Standard

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
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	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	Speed Limit Information	Standard
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	Standard
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	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Seat Material	Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives	Synthetic leather
Heated Seats	Available, including rear-seat heating	Standard
Ventilated Seats	Available, including rear-seat cooling	Standard
Ambient Lighting	Illuminated Fascia with Cullinan wordmark and Cityscape graphic; illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet	Standard
Steering Wheel Material	Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel	Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat	Electronically folding 2/3 and 1/3 rear bench	Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory	8-way electric with 4-way electric lumbar adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory	6-way electric
Seat Trim	Placed Perforation leather available	Synthetic leather

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Climate Control	Automatic four-zone climate control	Dual-zone 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	Not Available
Electric Tailgate	Power-operated two-part Clasp tailgate	Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers	Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers	Standard
AC Type	Automatic four-zone climate control	Dual-zone automatic

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Infotainment System	SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available	15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay compatibility	Standard
Android Auto	Android Auto compatibility	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually	Standard
Number of Speakers	16	11
Digital Instrument Cluster	SPIRIT digital instrument interface	Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports	USB Type-C ports	Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens	15.6
Touchscreen	10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens	15.6

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
LED Headlamps	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Vertical daytime-running-light treatment	LED
Fog Lamps	Front fog lamps	Front and rear fog lamps
Roof Rails	No; vehicle not approved for roof loads	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	Emperador Truffle; Crystal Over finish available	Atlantis Gray, Sky Black, Grey Green, Snowy White
Headlights	Rolls-Royce LED headlights	Standard
Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic glass roof	Not Available

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Wading Depth	540 mm	700 mm
Terrain Modes	Everywhere mode: rough track, gravel, wet grass, mud, snow and sand	Mud, Sand, Snow
Locking Differential	No lockable differential	Not Available
4WD System Type	Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering	Electric all-wheel drive
Approach Angle	-	31 deg
Departure Angle	-	19.3 deg
Breakover Angle	-	17 deg

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
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	265/65 R18
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	Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size	22- and 23-inch approved fitments	18
Handbrake Type	Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs	Electronic parking brake

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Front Suspension	Double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers	Double wishbone

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
CO2 Emissions	380 g/km	23 g/km (WLTP)

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Service Plan	4 years / unlimited km	5 years/100000 km maintenance plan

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Ownership Role	Versatile owner-driven Rolls-Royce for urban, touring and off-road access	high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Pricing Role	Price on application	high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Price Zar	-	1149900 ZAR
Starting Price	-	1149900
Starting Price Zar	-	1149900

Spec	Cullinan	SHARK 6 DMO
Warranty	4 years; regional conditions apply	5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cullinan and SHARK 6 DMO 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: Cullinan 99 vs SHARK 6 DMO 82.

Efficiency index: Cullinan 28 vs SHARK 6 DMO 53.

Safety-equipment index: Cullinan 99 vs SHARK 6 DMO 99.

Practicality index: Cullinan 75 vs SHARK 6 DMO 87.

Ownership-cover index: Cullinan not separately scored vs SHARK 6 DMO 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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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

SHARK 6 DMO leads by 3 points

Cullinan and SHARK 6 DMO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 82 /100

Lead 3 points

Data 83% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

SHARK 6 DMO

83% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 53

Performance 82

Efficiency 53

Safety 99

Practicality 87

Leads by 3 points

Cullinan

83% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Performance 99 Check Efficiency 28

Performance 99

Efficiency 28

Safety 99

Practicality 75

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Cullinan +17 Efficiency SHARK 6 DMO +25 Safety Level Practicality SHARK 6 DMO +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

SHARK 6 DMO

Performance 82/100

Efficiency 53/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 87/100

Cullinan

Performance 99/100

Efficiency 28/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 75/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD SHARK 6 DMO leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts vs 79 pts for Cullinan

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SHARK 6 DMO leads. However, Cullinan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Cullinan vs SHARK 6 DMO questions

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.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs BYD SHARK 6 DMO

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

BYD SHARK 6 DMO

Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs BYD SHARK 6 DMO: the short answer

Five key differences

Hagalu editorial ratings

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

BYD SHARK 6 DMO

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Cullinan

SHARK 6 DMO

Which One's Right for You?

Cullinan

SHARK 6 DMO

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Cullinan and SHARK 6 DMO image comparison

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

BYD SHARK 6 DMO

Specification Evidence Index

SHARK 6 DMO leads by 3 points

SHARK 6 DMO

Cullinan

SHARK 6 DMO

Cullinan

What the evidence means

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