A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Historical comparison
Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
Discontinued model
Rolls-Royce Wraith
Discontinued model
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 465 kW🔧 800 Nm⛽ 6.99 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceTie
⛽Fuel EconomyTie
🛡SafetyBlack Badge Wraith
📦PracticalityWraith
🔑OwnershipTie
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
800 Nm @ 1500-5500 rpm
Engine Size
6592 cc
6592 cc
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
149 mm
149 mm
Boot / Load Bay
470 l
470 l
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
2360 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4 years, unlimited kilometres
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Both Black Badge Wraith and Wraith are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Equal
Efficiency
Equal
Safety
Black Badge Wraith
+6 pts
Practicality
Wraith
+1 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:General Use
Wraith
Strengths
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Family Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Wraith
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Model Introduced Year
2017
2013
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-generation Wraith fastback coupé; this profile uses the May 2016 World technical specification aligned with the April 2016 South African 6.6T V12 listing.
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 facelift attribution is made; this archive profile is tied to the May 2016 World technical specification rather than the different 2013 launch figures.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2016
Facelift Version Ending
2023
2023
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2017
2016
Production Status
discontinued
discontinued
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger car
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
2.813
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
Two axles
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Automatic with Low selector mode; no manual override
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
83 l
Emission Standard
EU5
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
No automatic engine stop/start
Average Fuel Consumption
14.6 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
14.6 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
14.6 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
14.6 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
14.6 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
14.6 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
82
83
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
580.42 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
6.99 km/l
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
446.61 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Front Park Distance Control
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Dynamic Brake Control
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Head and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Front and rear
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Front-seat side airbags
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Active Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Active Cruise Control
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Visual and audible iBrake warning
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Seat Material
Leather
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Heated front seats
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Optional front ventilated seats
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Optional 1,340-fibre Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Two one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Keyless ignition
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Length
5285 mm
5285 mm
Width
1947 mm
1947 mm
Height
1507 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
3112 mm
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Front Headroom
1002 mm
1002 mm
Payload Capacity
370 kg
450 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
83 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
2360 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Rear Headroom
941 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
937 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
149 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
470 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
2810 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
6.35 m
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Cylinders
12
12
Valves
48
48
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine Code
N74B66A
N74B66A
Cylinder Layout
V
V
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Bore
89 mm
89 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
88.3 mm
Drive Modes
Low
Low
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
6592 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
4.6 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
800 Nm @ 1500-5500 rpm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 sec
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
197 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
339 Nm/tonne
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
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
16
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Classic analogue instruments; no tachometer
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
10.25-inch high-definition display
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
LED Headlamps
Standard
Adaptive headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Headlights
Standard
Adaptive headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Optional fixed glass roof
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Bespoke paint with optional two-tone treatment
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
327 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Wraith
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.
Historical South African new-car derivative documented locally from 2013 and still offered new in 2020; the March 2022 global order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
44/100
Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
44/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
wins with 66 pts
vs 65 pts for Wraith
In structured scoring, Black Badge Wraith emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Wraith may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Black Badge Wraith edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs Wraith 31. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Black Badge Wraith 82, Wraith 76. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Black Badge Wraith 44, Wraith 44. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Black Badge Wraith 57, Wraith 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Black Badge Wraith 97, Wraith 97. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Black Badge Wraith edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Black Badge Wraith scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Black Badge Wraith and Wraith in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Black Badge Wraith scores 97 vs 97.
Efficiency: Black Badge Wraith scores 31 vs 31.
Safety: Black Badge Wraith scores 82 vs 76.
Practicality: Black Badge Wraith scores 57 vs 58.
Ownership: Black Badge Wraith scores 44 vs 44.
Final structured scoring gives Black Badge Wraith
the advantage in this comparison.
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