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Decision summary
BAIC B40 Plus vs Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B40 Plus remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Maximum Power
B40 Plus165 kW @ 5500 rpm
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
B40 Plus380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Engine Size
B40 Plus1998 cc
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B40 Plus9.0 km/l
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Ground Clearance
B40 Plus210 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.
BAIC B40 Plus
Honor Edition
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
B40 Plus
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
B40 Plus
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Model Introduced Year
2021
2017
Generation
Current B40 Plus Honor Edition within the locally served first B40 Plus generation, using body-on-frame construction and an electronic part-time 4WD system.
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
The B40 Plus launched in South Africa in October 2021. The current Honor Edition debuted locally in May 2025, adding electric seat adjustment and a sunroof to the City Hunter-based specification; BAIC now presents it as the sole current B40 Plus derivative.
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
2025
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
Coupe
Model Year
2021
2017
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Off-road SUV
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Length
4630 mm
5285 mm
Width
1925 mm
1947 mm
Height
1871 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
82 l
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
2810 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
370 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1002 mm
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
937 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
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
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
190.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 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
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Gearbox
8AT
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.813
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Drivetrain
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Optional electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear drive
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
6.85 km/l
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
4.50 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.6 km/l
9.90 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
82 l
Emission Standard
Euro IV
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
9.0 km/l
6.85 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
82
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Standard
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
Alarm System
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Head-protection airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-seat side airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Cruise Control
Standard
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
High-beam assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear parking sensors
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Heated front seats
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Ambient Lighting
Monochrome
Black Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Seat Trim
Leather
Black Badge contrast leather
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Two one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Standard
Push-button start
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
965 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic four-zone climate control
Fuel Consumption Combined
11.1 L/100 km
Not confirmed
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Infotainment System
10.25-inch central infotainment system
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
6
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Approach Angle
37 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
31 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear axle electronic differential lock
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Tyre Size
265/65 R17
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Tyre Type
All-Terrain
Not confirmed
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
Not confirmed
Wheel Material
Lightweight dual-tone alloy
Not confirmed
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent front suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Five-link non-independent rear suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Chassis Type
Body-on-frame
Not confirmed
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Service Interval
15000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Service Plan
4 years / 60000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Warranty Years
5 years / 120000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
333 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
92 RON or higher petrol
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
B40 Plus
Black Badge Wraith
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
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
699500 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
699500
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
699500
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus 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: B40 Plus 71 vs Black Badge Wraith 97.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs Black Badge Wraith 31.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs Black Badge Wraith 88.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs Black Badge Wraith 57.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 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
Black Badge Wraith leads by 10 points
Black Badge Wraith has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B40 Plus remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Wraith +26
Efficiency
B40 Plus +10
Safety
Black Badge Wraith +31
Practicality
B40 Plus +10
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Wraith leads. However, B40 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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