Range Rover Sport SV and Mansory Rolls-Royce Cullinan go head-to-head in ultimate test of power

The Range Rover Sport SV and the Mansory Rolls-Royce Cullinan are two of the most powerful SUVs in the world.

Both are considered top-of-the-line in the sports utility world.

Both are two of the most high-end luxury vehicles money can buy.

And now, both have been pitted against each other in a series of drag race challenges to see which reigns supreme.

Range Rover Sport SV vs Mansory Cullinan – the numbers of the beasts

Australian-based YouTube channel CarExpert decided to take the two SUVs out to a drag strip to see which was best.

The Range Rover Sport SV is the most powerful SUV that Jaguar Land Rover currently makes.

Powered by BMWs 4.4 liter V8 engine, the new Range Rover Sport SV produces 606 bhp and 553 lbs of torque.

This particular variant, the Sport SV, comes with the optional carbon-fiber alloy wheels.

Why is this important? Because these special edition wheels weigh almost 80 lbs less than standard, cast-iron alloy wheels.

The Mansory Cullinan, like the Sport SV, also derives its power from BMW origin.

However, unlike the Sport SV, the Cullinan uses a much larger (albeit older) 6.75 liter V12, good for 591 bhp and 664 lbs of torque.

So, how did both perform on the track?

Straight from the off, there was one clear winner.

Paul Maric, occupying the wheel of the Range Rover Sport SV, lined up beside Alborz Fallah, who was controlling the Mansory Cullinan.

The first test, a standard quarter-mile drag race, saw both SUVs roll up beside each other…

And the Range Rover Sport SV dominated.

The Sport SV’s launch control system saw it leap off the line, compared to the more sauntering start made by the Cullinan.

And from there, the gap only grew, with the Sport SV dominating the race from beginning to end.

After that, the presenters ran the race again – this time without the launch control.

However, it was ultimately pointless. Although the Mansory Cullinan grew an early lead, the lightness of the Range Rover Sport SV saw it pass the Cullinan and ultimately win decisively once again.

After that, Paul and Alborz tried a rolling race, a test which really examines acceleration and top speed.

The Range Rover won that one too.

“Why are you so slow?! You have such a big engine!”, yelled Alborz.

All things considered, Paul and Alborz’ test really is quite conclusive – if you like opulent luxury, as well as the colour purple, the Mansory Cullinan is definitely worth considering.

However, if you prioritise performance, then perhaps the Range Rover Sport SV is your best bet.

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