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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Changan Hunter Diesel vs Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class: the short answer
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel remains close.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 3,723,902 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · Mercedes-Maybach S-Class from ZAR 4,173,802
Five key differences
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class370 kW
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class700 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class3982 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class10.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class130 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 Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
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
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Current South African Mercedes-Maybach S-Class generation represented by derivative S 580
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
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
Double-cab pickup
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Premium sedan
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Sedan
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Length
5330 mm
5469 mm
Width
1930 mm
1921 mm
Height
1875 mm
1510 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3396 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
505 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2360 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
530 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
6.45 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
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
3982/V8
Engine Code
D20TCID
M177
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2000 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
110 kW
370 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
700 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
370 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
700 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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Number of Gears
6
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic with manual shift mode
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
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
Torque-Converter Automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Axle Layout
4x4
Driven axle configuration: RWD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
No
Transmission Speeds
6
9
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
10.0 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
10.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
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
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Airbags
6
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
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc brakes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
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
All seating rows
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
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Rear (2 sensors)
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Seat Material
Leather
Nappa leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
64-colour ambient lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Electric adjustment with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Electric adjustment with memory
Seat Trim
Leather
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Multi-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
AC Type
Manual climate control
Multi-zone automatic climate control
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Infotainment System
10-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
4.2-inch driver information display
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
3
USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
10-inch
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
LED Headlamps
Not Available
DIGITAL LIGHT / LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Front
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Headlights
Not Available
DIGITAL LIGHT / LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear
No
4WD System Type
4WD
No
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
275/45 R21
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
21-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
21
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Ventilated disc brakes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Independent multi-link suspension
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
251 g/km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
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
569900 ZAR
4173802 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
569900
5000000
Starting Price Zar
569900
5000000
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 97.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 45.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 95.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 63.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 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 S-Class leads by 8 points
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
63/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Hunter Diesel vs Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 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.
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