Dongfeng 007 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Phantom Extended in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended

Phantom Extended Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 900 Nm ⛽ 6.21 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

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

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom Extended remains close.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 Phantom Extended
Maximum Power 007400 kW Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable Phantom Extended6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l Phantom Extended6.21 km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm Phantom Extended136 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 Phantom Extended

Phantom 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
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Phantom Extended

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

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Phantom 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 Phantom Extended
Model Introduced Year 2026 -
Generation Current South African generation Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History Current launch specification The eighth-generation Phantom Extended was presented globally in 2017 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2022
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 Phantom Extended
Length 4880 mm 5982 mm
Width 1895 mm 2018 mm
Height 1460 mm 1656 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 3772 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 90 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 530 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 2610 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 3295 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 685 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 6.9 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1046.48 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 977.9 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1041.4 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 1348.74 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and Phantom 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 Phantom Extended 96.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs Phantom Extended 29.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs Phantom Extended 95.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs Phantom Extended 67.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs Phantom 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 8 points

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom Extended remains close.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 8 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 8 points
75
#2

Phantom Extended

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 007 +4 Efficiency 007 +61 Safety Phantom Extended +7 Practicality Phantom Extended +14

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

Phantom Extended

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 75 pts for Phantom Extended

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

007 vs Phantom 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.