Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé vs GWM Tank 500

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé Discontinued model
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé

6.7 V12 Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
No longer sold new historical price not confirmed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 338 kW 🔧 720 Nm ⛽ 6.76 km/l
VS
GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé vs GWM Tank 500: the short answer

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Phantom Coupé.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Phantom Coupé Tank 500
Maximum Power Phantom Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Phantom Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm Tank 500750 Nm
Engine Size Phantom Coupé6749 cc Tank 5002999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Phantom Coupé6.76 km/l Tank 50040 km/l
Ground Clearance Phantom Coupé132 mm Tank 500224 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.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé

6.7 V12

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

Phantom Coupé

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tank 500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Phantom Coupé

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tank 500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Phantom Coupé Tank 500
Generation Phantom VII two-door Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016. First generation Tank 500, launched globally in 2023 and brought to South Africa in 2025. Local specification leans toward maximum equipment loading and softer suspension calibration versus the Chinese-domestic version.
Facelift History Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Coupé production ended in 2016. Recently launched into the SA market in 2025; no facelift to date. Software updates expected to refine hybrid system behaviour and adaptive air suspension calibration based on early SA fleet feedback.
Facelift Launched Since 2012 2025
Facelift Version Ending 2016 Current
Body Style Coupe SUV
Model Year 2016 2026
Production Status discontinued published
Segment Ultra-luxury grand tourer SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Color Note Not confirmed Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Cosmos Grey, Atlantic Blue and Adventure Olive Green. Two-tone roof options available with selected base colours.
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 2680 kg
Model Introduced Year Not confirmed 2025
Spec Phantom Coupé Tank 500
Length 5612 mm 5060 mm
Width 1987 mm 1996 mm
Height 1598 mm 1905 mm
Wheelbase 3320 mm 2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 132 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 132 mm 204 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 395 l 580 l
Kerb Weight 2580 kg 2680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3050 kg 3200 kg
Payload Capacity 470 kg 855 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.55 m 13 m
Front Headroom 1021 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 943 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 936 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Phantom Coupé and Tank 500 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: Phantom Coupé 95 vs Tank 500 100.

Efficiency index: Phantom Coupé 31 vs Tank 500 97.

Safety-equipment index: Phantom Coupé 86 vs Tank 500 100.

Practicality index: Phantom Coupé 54 vs Tank 500 83.

Ownership-cover index: Phantom Coupé not separately scored vs Tank 500 65.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Tank 500 leads by 21 points

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Phantom Coupé.

Evidence leader 90 /100
Lead 21 points
Data 99% source coverage
90
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 500

99% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 21 points
69
#2

Phantom Coupé

73% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 95 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 95
Efficiency 31
Safety 86
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 500 +5 Efficiency Tank 500 +66 Safety Tank 500 +14 Practicality Tank 500 +29

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

Phantom Coupé

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 500 leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts vs 69 pts for Phantom Coupé

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, Phantom Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Phantom Coupé vs Tank 500 questions

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.