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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Geely E5 EM-i: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith and E5 EM-i are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
E5 EM-i73 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
E5 EM-i125 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
E5 EM-i1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
E5 EM-i172 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 Wraith
Wraith Black Badge
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 Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
E5 EM-i
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
E5 EM-i
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Model Introduced Year
2017
2025
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.
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Not Applicable
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Length
5285 mm
4740 mm
Width
1947 mm
1905 mm
Height
1507 mm
1685 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
172 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
528 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
370 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
4 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
2 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1002 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
941 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1054 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
937 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
1499 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
73 kW
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
125 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
250 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Pure, Hybrid, Power
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
105 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
30 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
20 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Two axles
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
51 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
82
51
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
943 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Rear seats
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Yes
AEB
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Yes
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Yes
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Yes
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Seat Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Panoramic power sunroof with power sunshade
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
15.4-inch HD Flyme touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
16
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
6 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
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.
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Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current South African retail price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
679999 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
679999
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
679999
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
E5 EM-i
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and E5 EM-i 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 E5 EM-i 39.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs E5 EM-i 79.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs E5 EM-i 91.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs E5 EM-i 71.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs E5 EM-i 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 2 points
Black Badge Wraith and E5 EM-i are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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
E5 EM-i
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 69 pts for E5 EM-i
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Wraith leads. However, E5 EM-i may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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