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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Mazda CX-30: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith and CX-30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
CX-30121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
CX-30213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
CX-301998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
CX-3015.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
CX-30175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
Wraith Black Badge
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
CX-30
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
CX-30
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Model Introduced Year
2017
2021
Generation
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.
First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
South African editions received a focused technology and equipment update in 2024, including the 10.25-inch display and revised connectivity.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2021
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
Active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Compact crossover
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1340 kg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Length
5285 mm
4395 mm
Width
1947 mm
1795 mm
Height
1507 mm
1540 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2655 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
295 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1340 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
1937 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
597 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
-
Rear Headroom
941 mm
-
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
921 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
13.0:1
Bore
89 mm
83.5 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
91.2 mm
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
213 Nm @ 4000 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
196 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
9.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
90.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
159 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
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
4.095
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
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
No
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
17.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
51 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
51
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
-
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
-
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
F
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Standard
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
F
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
-
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not Available
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
-
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Seat Material
Leather
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
10-Way Power adjustable (Driver)
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta)
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1412 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1361 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Front
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Smart
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1200 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Not Available
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
10.25-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
-
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Arctic White, Ceramic White, Deep Crystal Blue, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Polymetal Grey, Snowflake Pearl White, Platinum Quartz and Soul Red Crystal are shown by Mazda South Africa.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Not confirmed
Black Metallic
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Sport
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
16.5 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
20.7 deg
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
175 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
215/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Temporary spare 185/65 R16
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
18x7J
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electronic
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Torsion beam axle
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
150 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Ownership Role
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.
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
Not confirmed
651500 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
651500
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
651500
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
CX-30
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and CX-30 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 Wraith 97 vs CX-30 49.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs CX-30 59.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs CX-30 96.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs CX-30 55.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs CX-30 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 6 points
Black Badge Wraith and CX-30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Wraith +48
Efficiency
CX-30 +28
Safety
CX-30 +8
Practicality
Black Badge Wraith +2
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
CX-30
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 65 pts for CX-30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Wraith leads. However, CX-30 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.
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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