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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs BMW i5: the short answer
i5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Black Badge Wraith.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
i5442 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
i5795 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
i5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
i5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
i5140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
Wraith Black Badge
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
i5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
i5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
i5
Model Introduced Year
2017
2023
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.
G60 executive electric sedan sharing the 5 Series body architecture with dedicated electric propulsion.
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Current G60-generation battery-electric i5 Sedan in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Sedan
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Premium Sedan
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Car
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Length
5285 mm
5060 mm
Width
1947 mm
1900 mm
Height
1507 mm
1505 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2995 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
2895 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
600 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
985 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
890 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 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
88.3 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
442 kW
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
795 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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
3.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 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
469 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 Wraith
i5
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Yes
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
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
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
1
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
0 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
82
0
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
469-524 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.6–18.5
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
420 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Yes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Standard
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
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
Yes
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
Yes
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
Parking Assist Professional
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
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Seat Material
Leather
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black/Atlas Grey
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Front
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Standard
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Panoramic
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
14.9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
14.9
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 935 M Bicolour Black Grey / MT
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electronic
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Adaptive suspension Professional
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Adaptive suspension Professional
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
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.
Private, business and fleet
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current recommended retail price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
2080000 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
2080000
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
2080000
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
i5
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and i5 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 i5 100.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs i5 90.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs i5 92.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs i5 64.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs i5 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
i5 leads by 16 points
i5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Black Badge Wraith.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i5
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 71 pts for Black Badge Wraith
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i5 leads. However, Black Badge Wraith may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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