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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs BMW X1: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith and X1 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
X1233 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
X1400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
X11998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
X112.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
X1190 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
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
X1
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
X1
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
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
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.
Third-generation U11 BMW X1, sharing its architecture and cabin concept with the battery-electric iX1.
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
U11 is the current South African X1 generation; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Car
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Length
5285 mm
4505 mm
Width
1947 mm
1845 mm
Height
1507 mm
1622 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
54 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
540 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
2240 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
575 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
750 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
1001 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
986 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
925 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
N74B66A
B48
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
1998 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
233 kW
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
400 Nm @ 2000-4500 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
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
5.3 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
7000 rpm
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
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
X1
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Yes
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Two axles
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
7
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Yes
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
54 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
54
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
12.5 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
420 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
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
X1
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
X1
Seat Material
Leather
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Yes
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
M Sport Seats
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Standard
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
Automatic climate control
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Yes
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Panoramic
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
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
12.3
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
X1
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
23 deg
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
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
20" M light Alloy wheels with Y-spoke style 872 M
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electronic
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
185 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
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
1182500 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
1182500
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
1182500
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
X1
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and X1 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 X1 90.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs X1 49.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs X1 92.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs X1 64.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs X1 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
X1 leads by 5 points
Black Badge Wraith and X1 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X1
Performance
90/100
Efficiency
49/100
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 X1
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 71 pts for Black Badge Wraith
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X1 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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