Changan Deepal S07 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom

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 Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
Rolls-Royce Phantom in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Phantom Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 900 Nm ⛽ 6.29 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer

Deepal S07 and Phantom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Phantom
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Phantom136 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 Deepal S07

Deepal S07

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

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

Read the review and score breakdown

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Phantom Series II

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Phantom

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?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Phantom

  • 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 Deepal S07 Phantom
Model Introduced Year 2025 2018
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2022
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type Passenger car Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec Deepal S07 Phantom
Length 4750 mm 5762 mm
Width 1930 mm 2018 mm
Height 1625 mm 1646 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 3552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 90 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 530 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 3235 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 675 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 6.55 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1046 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 978 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1041 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1105 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Phantom 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: Deepal S07 65 vs Phantom 96.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Phantom 29.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Phantom 95.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Phantom 67.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Phantom 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

Deepal S07 leads by 2 points

Deepal S07 and Phantom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 2 points
75
#2

Phantom

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 96 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 96
Efficiency 29
Safety 95
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom +31 Efficiency Deepal S07 +61 Safety Phantom +3 Practicality Phantom +1

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

Phantom

Performance 96/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 67/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 75 pts for Phantom

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Phantom may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Deepal S07 vs Phantom 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.