Dongfeng 007 vs Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended

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.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended

Ghost Extended Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 850 Nm ⛽ 6.33 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended: the short answer

007 and Ghost Extended are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 Ghost Extended
Maximum Power 007400 kW Ghost Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm Ghost Extended850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable Ghost Extended6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l Ghost Extended6.33 km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm Ghost Extended118 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.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

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

Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended

Ghost Extended 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

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

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

Ghost Extended

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Ghost Extended

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 Ghost Extended
Model Introduced Year 2026 -
Generation Current South African generation Second-generation Ghost Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History Current launch specification Ghost Extended joined the second-generation Ghost family globally in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Extended Series II in October 2024; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Executive electric sedan Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type Sedan Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec 007 Ghost Extended
Length 4880 mm 5715 mm
Width 1895 mm 1998 mm
Height 1460 mm 1574 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 3465 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 118 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 90 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 500 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 2545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 3130 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 585 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6.8 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1030 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 1245 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and Ghost Extended 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: 007 100 vs Ghost Extended 100.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs Ghost Extended 29.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs Ghost Extended 99.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs Ghost Extended 63.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs Ghost Extended 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

007 leads by 7 points

007 and Ghost Extended are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 7 points
76
#2

Ghost Extended

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 100
Efficiency 29
Safety 99
Practicality 63
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency 007 +61 Safety Ghost Extended +11 Practicality Ghost Extended +10

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

Ghost Extended

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 63/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 76 pts for Ghost Extended

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, Ghost Extended may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

007 vs Ghost Extended 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.