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Decision summary
BYD ATTO 2 DM-i vs Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ATTO 2 DM-i remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Maximum Power
ATTO 2 DM-i72 kW @ 6000 rpm
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
Maximum Torque
ATTO 2 DM-i122 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
ATTO 2 DM-i1498 cc
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ATTO 2 DM-i19.6 km/l
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
Ground Clearance
ATTO 2 DM-i160 mm
Black Badge Ghost118 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.
BYD ATTO 2 DM-i
Dynamic DM-i
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
ATTO 2 DM-i
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Ghost
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
ATTO 2 DM-i
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Black Badge Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
First South African ATTO 2 DM-i generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
The current-generation Black Badge Ghost debuted globally in 2021, was introduced in South Africa in 2022 and evolved into Black Badge Ghost Series II in October 2024
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Length
4330 mm
5545 mm
Width
1830 mm
1998 mm
Height
1675 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
118 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
425 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
3130 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
625 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
5.25 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1100 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
760 mm
1075 mm
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series-Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
72 kW @ 6000 rpm
441 kW
Maximum Torque
122 Nm @ 4500 rpm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Combined Power
122 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
300 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
e-CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.1 sec
4.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.8 kW/tonne
176 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
198.7 Nm/tonne
359.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
7.85 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
191.5 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
40 km (WLTC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
3.3 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
2 h 42 min (15-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Gearbox
e-CVT
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Available
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Available
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.48
2.81:1
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
-
Gear Shift Type
Column-shift electronic gear selector
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Claimed Mileage
19.6 km/l
6.33 km/l
City Mileage
21.7 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.6 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Integrated hybrid engine stop/start
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage
19.6 km/l
6.33 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
90
Combined Driving Range
930 km (WLTP)
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
16.8 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
922 km
822 km
Range Real World Mixed
816 km
576 km
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Vehicle immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Standard
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Standard
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Standard
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Vehicle immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Cruise Control
Not Available
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Driver Attention Alert System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Standard
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Standard
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Standard
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Available
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front and rear seat cooling available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
6
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
12.8
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Touchscreen
12.8
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
LED Headlamps
Standard
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Standard
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Obsidian Black, Midnight Blue, Time Grey, Skiing White
Bespoke colour commissions available
Headlights
Standard
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Approach Angle
18 deg
-
Departure Angle
23 deg
-
Wading Depth
342.95 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Snow
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Breakover Angle
16.0 deg
-
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Tyre Size
R16
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
CO2 Emissions
69 g/km
359 g/km
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Service Plan
4 years/60000 km service plan
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Ownership Role
higher-equipment derivative
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Price Zar
489900 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
higher-equipment derivative
Price on application
Starting Price
489900
-
Starting Price Zar
489900
-
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Black Badge Ghost
Warranty
5 years/150000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/150000 km drive unit
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This ATTO 2 DM-i and Black Badge Ghost 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: ATTO 2 DM-i 37 vs Black Badge Ghost 100.
Efficiency index: ATTO 2 DM-i 81 vs Black Badge Ghost 29.
Safety-equipment index: ATTO 2 DM-i 92 vs Black Badge Ghost 99.
Practicality index: ATTO 2 DM-i 56 vs Black Badge Ghost 63.
Ownership-cover index: ATTO 2 DM-i not separately scored vs Black Badge Ghost 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
Black Badge Ghost leads by 11 points
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ATTO 2 DM-i remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +63
Efficiency
ATTO 2 DM-i +52
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +7
Practicality
Black Badge Ghost +7
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
ATTO 2 DM-i
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 65 pts for ATTO 2 DM-i
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, ATTO 2 DM-i may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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