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.
P500 starts ZAR 190,000 cheaperP500 from ZAR 799,900 · SHARK 6 DMO from ZAR 989,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Maximum Power
255 kW
180 kW
Maximum Torque
648 Nm
380 Nm
Engine Size
2000 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
10.2 km/l
9.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
224 mm
230 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
1200 l
Airbags
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
7
Kerb Weight
2810 kg
2775 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
P500 and SHARK 6 DMO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
P500
+16 pts
Efficiency
SHARK 6 DMO
+3 pts
Safety
SHARK 6 DMO
+11 pts
Practicality
SHARK 6 DMO
+8 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
P500
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Catalogue-index leader
SHARK 6 DMO
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
P500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
SHARK 6 DMO
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African SHARK 6 DMO generation
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Double-cab Pickup
Body Type Cab
Pickup
-
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
7
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way electric with 4-way electric lumbar adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
10-speaker premium audio
11
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.6
Audio Speakers
10-speaker premium audio
11
Audio System
10-speaker premium audio
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.6
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
15.6
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front and rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Atlantis Gray, Sky Black, Grey Green, Snowy White
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Approach Angle
Not Available
31 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
19.3 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Mud, Sand, Snow
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Electric all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
17 deg
Ground Clearance Max
224 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
224 mm
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/65 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Service Interval
10000
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
23 g/km (WLTP)
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
-
Spec
P500
SHARK 6 DMO
Ownership Role
Flagship
high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
1149900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Starting Price
999900
1149900
Starting Price Zar
999900
1149900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
SHARK 6 DMO leads by 3 points
P500 and SHARK 6 DMO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
SHARK 6 DMO
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
87/100
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
79/100
Ownership
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD SHARK 6 DMO
leads the catalogue index with 82 pts
vs 79 pts for P500
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, SHARK 6 DMO leads. However, P500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This P500 and SHARK 6 DMO 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: P500 98 vs SHARK 6 DMO 82.
Efficiency index: P500 50 vs SHARK 6 DMO 53.
Safety-equipment index: P500 88 vs SHARK 6 DMO 99.
Practicality index: P500 79 vs SHARK 6 DMO 87.
Ownership-cover index: P500 65 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.
Compare
Get Best Price
We'll Contact You
Fill in your details and a dedicated executive will reach out shortly.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
An executive will contact you shortly. Thank you for your interest.