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Decision summary
BMW i4 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended: the short answer
i4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom Extended remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
i4
Phantom Extended
Maximum Power
i4442 kW
Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
i4795 Nm
Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
i4Not Applicable
Phantom Extended6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i4Not Applicable
Phantom Extended6.21 km/l
Ground Clearance
i4140 mm
Phantom Extended136 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
BMW i4
M60 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Specification evidence leader
i4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Phantom Extended
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
i4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Phantom Extended
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
i4
Phantom Extended
Model Introduced Year
2021
-
Generation
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
The eighth-generation Phantom Extended was presented globally in 2017 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Car
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Length
4783 mm
5982 mm
Width
1852 mm
2018 mm
Height
1448 mm
1656 mm
Wheelbase
2856 mm
3772 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
530 l
Kerb Weight
2285 kg
2610 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2730 kg
3295 kg
Payload Capacity
520 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.9 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
1046.48 mm
Rear Headroom
944 mm
977.9 mm
Front Legroom
1036 mm
1041.4 mm
Rear Legroom
888 mm
1348.74 mm
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
6749 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
V
Valves
Not Applicable
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
442 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.7 sec
5.4 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
160.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
344.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
485 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
2.81:1
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
AWD
Rear-wheel drive
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
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
6.21 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
6.21 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
90
Combined Driving Range
485-544 km (BMW stated)
559-577 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.6-16.1 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
16.3–18.3
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
-
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
-
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Yes
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Yes
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Yes
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Cruise Control
Standard
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Phantom family
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Standard
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Yes
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Yes
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Yes
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
No
Electric Tailgate
No
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Yes
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
6
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
2
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
LED Headlamps
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Bespoke exterior paint commissions, including client-created colours
Headlights
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
-
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
364 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Chauffeur-focused flagship with the rear suite as the centre of ownership
Price Zar
1750000 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Price on application
Starting Price
1750000
-
Starting Price Zar
1750000
-
Spec
i4
Phantom Extended
Warranty
Yes
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This i4 and Phantom Extended 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: i4 100 vs Phantom Extended 96.
Efficiency index: i4 90 vs Phantom Extended 29.
Safety-equipment index: i4 92 vs Phantom Extended 95.
Practicality index: i4 61 vs Phantom Extended 67.
Ownership-cover index: i4 not separately scored vs Phantom Extended 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
i4 leads by 11 points
i4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Phantom Extended remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i4
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Phantom Extended
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 75 pts for Phantom Extended
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, Phantom Extended may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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