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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs BYD SEAL: the short answer
SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Black Badge Wraith.
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
SEAL390 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
SEAL670 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
SEALNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
SEALNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
SEAL145 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
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)
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
SEAL
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
SEAL
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Model Introduced Year
2017
2024
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 South African SEAL generation
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 separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
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
Medium Sedan
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Length
5285 mm
4800 mm
Width
1947 mm
1875 mm
Height
1507 mm
1460 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2920 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
400 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
2631 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
446 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1500 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
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
920 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1110 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
810 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
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
390 kW
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
670 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
3.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
178.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
306.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
82.56 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
550.4 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
37 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front and rear electric drive units
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Available
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
Crystal gear shifter
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
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
Not Available
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
4x4
Transmission Speeds
8
1
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
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
Not Applicable
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
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
82
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
520 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
18.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
425 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
510 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Airbags
6
9
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
Standard
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
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
Standard
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Standard
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Standard
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Electric adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Electric adjustment
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Standard
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
Automatic
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Panoramic
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
15.6
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
15.6
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Sky Black, Atlantis Gray, Aurora White, North Ice Blue, Rosemary Gray, Wind Grass Green
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Rear fog lamp
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Electric all-wheel drive
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
13 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
14 deg
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
235/45 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
19
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Multi-link
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
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 all-wheel-drive derivative
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Price Zar
Not confirmed
1211900 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
1211900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
1211900
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
SEAL
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and SEAL 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 SEAL 100.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs SEAL 90.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs SEAL 98.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs SEAL 57.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs SEAL 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
SEAL leads by 15 points
SEAL holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Black Badge Wraith.
Performance
SEAL +3
Efficiency
SEAL +59
Safety
SEAL +10
Practicality
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SEAL
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEAL
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 71 pts for Black Badge Wraith
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEAL 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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