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 Phantom Coupé
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
⚡PerformanceWraith
⛽Fuel EconomyTie
🛡SafetyWraith
📦PracticalityWraith
🔑OwnershipTie
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Maximum Power
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
800 Nm @ 1500-5500 rpm
Engine Size
6749 cc
6592 cc
Claimed Mileage
6.76 km/l
6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
132 mm
149 mm
Boot / Load Bay
395 l
470 l
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
2580 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 Phantom Coupé and Wraith are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Wraith
+2 pts
Efficiency
Equal
Safety
Wraith
+5 pts
Practicality
Wraith
+4 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Phantom Coupé
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom Coupé
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Wraith
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
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
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Generation
Phantom VII two-door Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
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
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Coupé production ended in 2016.
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
2012
2016
Facelift Version Ending
2016
2023
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2016
2016
Production Status
discontinued
discontinued
Segment
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger car
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2013
Spec
Phantom Coupé
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 / 8HP70
8-speed automatic / 8HP90
Final Drive Ratio
3.154
2.813
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
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 / 8HP70
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
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Automatic with Low selector mode; no manual override
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Claimed Mileage
6.76 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
4.39 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.80 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 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
14.8 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
14.8 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
14.8 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
14.8 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
14.8 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
14.8 l/100km
14.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
100
83
Combined Driving Range
675.68 km (calculated theoretical)
580.42 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.76 km/l
6.99 km/l
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
446.61 km
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Emergency braking assist
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
Standard
Front Park Distance Control
BA
Emergency braking assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Curtain Airbags
Front head airbags
Head and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Dual-stage SRS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Dual-stage SRS
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Front and rear
Side Airbags
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Front-seat side airbags
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Stability Control
ESP
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Cruise Control
Standard
Active Cruise Control
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Rear-view camera
Park Assist
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Around View Monitor
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Active Cruise Control
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Available – steering-wheel vibration warning
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Active Cruise Control
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Visual and audible iBrake warning
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Seat Material
Natural-grain leather
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Heated front seats
Ambient Lighting
1,600-fibre Starlight Headliner
Optional 1,340-fibre Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Seat Trim
Hand-stitched full-grain leather
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Optional front ventilated seats
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Climate Control
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Four one-touch power windows
Two one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Hands-free entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Keyless ignition
Electric Tailgate
Power-closing boot lid
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Automatic four-zone climate control
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Length
5612 mm
5285 mm
Width
1987 mm
1947 mm
Height
1598 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
3112 mm
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Front Headroom
1021 mm
1002 mm
Payload Capacity
470 kg
450 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
83 l
Kerb Weight
2580 kg
2360 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Rear Headroom
943 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
936 mm
937 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
132 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
132 mm
149 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
395 l
470 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
2810 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
6.35 m
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Engine
6.749-litre V12
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Cylinders
12
12
Valves
48
48
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
10.0:1
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine Code
N73B68A
N74B66A
Cylinder Layout
V
V
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Bore
92 mm
89 mm
Stroke
84.6 mm
88.3 mm
Drive Modes
Low
Low
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
6592 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
4.6 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
720 Nm @ 3500 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
131 kW/tonne
197 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
279.1 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
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
15
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
Traditional analogue instrument dials
Classic analogue instruments; no tachometer
Infotainment System
Navigation and infotainment system
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Infotainment Screen
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
10.25-inch high-definition display
USB Ports
Standard
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Touchscreen
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
LED Headlamps
Standard
Adaptive headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front fog/driving lights
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Headlights
Standard
Adaptive headlights
Exterior Colour Options
44,000 factory hues plus further Bespoke colour creation
Bespoke paint with optional two-tone treatment
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Tyre Size
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8 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
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Front Suspension
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km
327 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Wraith
Ownership Role
Historical South African new-car derivative listed at price on application in April 2016 and closed to new commissions in 2016; exact local introduction year remains unverified.
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
Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
44/100
Phantom Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
71/100
Practicality
54/100
Ownership
44/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Rolls-Royce Wraith
wins with 65 pts
vs 62 pts for Phantom Coupé
In structured scoring, Wraith emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Phantom Coupé 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 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: Phantom Coupé 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: Phantom Coupé 71, 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: Phantom Coupé 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: Phantom Coupé 54, Wraith 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Phantom Coupé 95, 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 Wraith edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The 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 Phantom Coupé and Wraith in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Phantom Coupé scores 95 vs 97.
Efficiency: Phantom Coupé scores 31 vs 31.
Safety: Phantom Coupé scores 71 vs 76.
Practicality: Phantom Coupé scores 54 vs 58.
Ownership: Phantom Coupé scores 44 vs 44.
Final structured scoring gives Wraith
the advantage in this comparison.
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