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Decision summary
BMW 2 Series Coupé vs Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith: the short answer
2 Series Coupé and Black Badge Wraith are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Maximum Power
2 Series Coupé285 kW
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
2 Series Coupé500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Engine Size
2 Series Coupé2998 cc
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
2 Series Coupé12.5 km/l
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Ground Clearance
2 Series Coupé140 mm
Black Badge Wraith149 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.
BMW 2 Series Coupé
M240i xDrive Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
Specification evidence leader
2 Series Coupé
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
2 Series Coupé
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Model Introduced Year
2021
2017
Generation
G42 BMW 2 Series Coupé with two doors, a separate boot and rear-biased platform architecture.
Wraith Black Badge launch configuration; the World technical sheet was created in May 2016 and the derivative was launched in South Africa in early 2017.
Facelift History
Current G42-generation South African Coupé in its latest locally offered form; equipment remains derivative and build dependent.
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2017
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Premium Coupé
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger car
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Length
4548 mm
5285 mm
Width
1838 mm
1947 mm
Height
1404 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
82 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
1765 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2165 kg
2810 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
370 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
1002 mm
Rear Headroom
944 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
895 mm
937 mm
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
B48
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
6
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
285 kW
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.3 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
190.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
356.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
2.813
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.85 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
4.50 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
9.90 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
82 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.85 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
52
82
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not confirmed
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Yes
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Head-protection airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Yes
Front-seat side airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Cruise Control
Standard
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
High-beam assistance
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
Front and rear parking sensors
Around View Monitor
Yes
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Heated front seats
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Black Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Seat Trim
Yes
Black Badge contrast leather
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Two one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Yes
Push-button start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
No
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Infotainment System
Yes
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Yes
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
6
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
USB Ports
2
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Yes
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
Front Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels double spoke 792 M Bicolour Jet Black / MT and runflat tyres
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Front Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
333 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Ownership Role
Private and enthusiast
Historical South African Black Badge derivative revealed locally in early 2017 and supported by a 2018 Provenance record; the March 2022 global Wraith order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
1207500 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
1207500
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1207500
Not confirmed
Spec
2 Series Coupé
Black Badge Wraith
Warranty
Yes
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This 2 Series Coupé and Black Badge Wraith 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: 2 Series Coupé 97 vs Black Badge Wraith 97.
Efficiency index: 2 Series Coupé 49 vs Black Badge Wraith 31.
Safety-equipment index: 2 Series Coupé 92 vs Black Badge Wraith 88.
Practicality index: 2 Series Coupé 54 vs Black Badge Wraith 57.
Ownership-cover index: 2 Series Coupé not separately scored vs Black Badge Wraith 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
2 Series Coupé leads by 4 points
2 Series Coupé and Black Badge Wraith are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Level
Efficiency
2 Series Coupé +18
Safety
2 Series Coupé +4
Practicality
Black Badge Wraith +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
2 Series Coupé
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
54/100
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 2 Series Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 71 pts for Black Badge Wraith
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 2 Series Coupé leads. However, Black Badge Wraith may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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