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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
Pajero Sport218 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)
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Pajero Sport
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 Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2017
2017
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.
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
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 facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Length
5285 mm
4825 mm
Width
1947 mm
1815 mm
Height
1507 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
880 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N74B66A
4N15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
15.5:1
Bore
89 mm
86 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
430 Nm @ 2500 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
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
206.7 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
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
3.692
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x4
Transmission Speeds
8
8
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
68 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
68
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
84
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
12.3 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
781 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Yes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Yes
AEB
Not confirmed
No
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
No
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
No
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
No
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
No
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
No
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
No
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
No
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Yes
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
No
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
No
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
24.2 deg
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Rear differential lock
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
23.1 deg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electric parking brake
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
214 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
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.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Official South African recommended retail price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
904990 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
904990
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
904990
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Pajero Sport
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Wraith +32
Efficiency
Pajero Sport +18
Safety
Black Badge Wraith +16
Practicality
Pajero Sport +14
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
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Wraith leads. However, Pajero Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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