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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Ford Ranger Sport: the short answer
Ranger Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Black Badge Wraith remains close.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Ranger Sport222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Ranger Sport452 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Ranger Sport2261 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Ranger Sport10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
Ranger Sport237 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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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Sport
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
Ranger Sport
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
Ranger Sport
Model Introduced Year
2017
2022
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-generation Ford Ranger
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Pickup
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Pickup
Body Type Cab
Not confirmed
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
2055 kg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
Length
5285 mm
5350 mm
Width
1947 mm
1918 mm
Height
1507 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
474 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
1045 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 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
12.9 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
989 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
879 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
N74B66A
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2261 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
89 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
452 Nm
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
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
108 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
220 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
Ranger Sport
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
RWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
Rear driven axle
Transmission Speeds
8
10
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
8.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
12.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
80 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
80
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
10.8 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Standard
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
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Yes
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
Not confirmed
Power door dead locks
AEB
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Not confirmed
Standard
Tracking System
Not confirmed
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
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
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
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
Not Available
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
Seat Material
Leather
Premium fabric upholstery
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
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Premium fabric upholstery
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Centre console
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1440 mm
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Door Map Pockets
Not confirmed
Underseat stowage
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Sport grade before assuming a feature is included.
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Independent double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Leaf spring
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1620 mm
Chassis Type
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger 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.
Top
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current listed price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
839600 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
839600
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
839600
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Ranger Sport
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and Ranger 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 Ranger Sport 85.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs Ranger Sport 46.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs Ranger Sport 92.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs Ranger Sport 85.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs Ranger 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Ranger Sport leads by 8 points
Ranger Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Black Badge Wraith remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Wraith +12
Efficiency
Ranger Sport +15
Safety
Ranger Sport +4
Practicality
Ranger Sport +28
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Sport
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
85/100
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 71 pts for Black Badge Wraith
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Sport leads. However, Black Badge Wraith may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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