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.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost vs GWM ORA 5: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Ghost118 mm
ORA 5175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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)
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
ORA 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
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
ORA 5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
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
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
On sale
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Length
5545 mm
4471 mm
Width
1998 mm
1833 mm
Height
1573 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
228 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2000 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
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
900 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
Battery-electric powertrain
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
150 kW
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
FWD
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Open differential with electronic traction control
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
3.73
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
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
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
No
Yes
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Front driven axle
Transmission Speeds
8
1
LSD Available
-
No
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Electronic automatic gear selector
Front Differential Lock
-
Open differential with electronic traction control
Rear Differential Lock
-
Open differential with electronic traction control
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
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
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Zero tailpipe emissions
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
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Charging Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
90
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
822 km
420 km
Range Real World Mixed
576 km
420 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Airbags
8
6
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
No
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
No
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
No
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Yes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Yes
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
No
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front row
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Yes
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive
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
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
360-degree panoramic view
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
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Yes
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Yes
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
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Multi-colour rhythmic
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
No
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Grey synthetic leather
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Driver door
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
50 W
Sunroof
No
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Automatic front wiper
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
10.25-inch
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
LED
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Rear LED
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal | Eco | Sport
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Open differential with electronic traction control
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
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
225/60 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
Temporary T135/90 D17
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Multi-link independent
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Pricing Role
Price on application
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Price Zar
-
599900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
-
599900
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
ORA 5
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and ORA 5 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 ORA 5 56.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs ORA 5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs ORA 5 88.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs ORA 5 54.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs ORA 5 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 5 points
Black Badge Ghost and ORA 5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +44
Efficiency
ORA 5 +61
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +11
Practicality
Black Badge Ghost +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 71 pts for ORA 5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, ORA 5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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