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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost vs BMW iX1: the short answer
iX1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Black Badge Ghost remains close.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Maximum Power
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
iX1230 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
iX1494 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
iX1Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
iX1Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Ghost118 mm
iX1190 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.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Black Badge Ghost Series II
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Black Badge Ghost
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
iX1
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
iX1
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Model Introduced Year
2022
2023
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
Battery-electric U11 compact SUV, closely related in body and cabin architecture to the third-generation X1.
Facelift History
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
The current U11 iX1 is the first battery-electric X1 generation; no South African facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Car
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Length
5545 mm
4500 mm
Width
1998 mm
1845 mm
Height
1573 mm
1616 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
2580 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
570 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
981 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
928 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
12
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Applicable
Valves
48
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
89 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
441 kW
230 kW
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
494 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
5.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
490 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
All-wheel drive
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Yes
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
1
LSD Available
-
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Front Differential Lock
-
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
90
0
Combined Driving Range
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
490 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
14.8
Range Real World Highway
822 km
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
576 km
420 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Airbags
8
6
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Yes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Yes
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Standard
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Yes
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Yes
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Yes
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Standard
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
No
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Yes
Sunroof
No
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Yes
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
12.3
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
14.9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
14.9
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Yes
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Yes
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
All-wheel drive
Approach Angle
-
25 deg
Departure Angle
-
23 deg
Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Tyre Size
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
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
18" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 838 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electronic
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Private, business and fleet
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current recommended retail price
Price Zar
-
1255000 ZAR
Starting Price
-
1255000
Starting Price Zar
-
1255000
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
iX1
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and iX1 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: Black Badge Ghost 100 vs iX1 95.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs iX1 90.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs iX1 92.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs iX1 64.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs iX1 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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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
iX1 leads by 9 points
iX1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Black Badge Ghost remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +5
Efficiency
iX1 +61
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +7
Practicality
iX1 +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX1
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX1
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 76 pts for Black Badge Ghost
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX1 leads. However, Black Badge Ghost may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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