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.
T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed ManualDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 750,000ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW🔧 500 Nm⛽ 10.75 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé vs LDV T60 Double Cab: the short answer
2 Series Gran Coupé and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 245,500 cheaper2 Series Gran Coupé from ZAR 725,500 · T60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Maximum Power
2 Series Gran Coupé233 kW
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
2 Series Gran Coupé400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
2 Series Gran Coupé1998 cc
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
2 Series Gran Coupé12.5 km/l
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
Ground Clearance
2 Series Gran Coupé140 mm
T60 Double Cab215 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 2 Series Gran Coupé
M235 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
2 Series Gran Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
2 Series Gran Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T60 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
Second-generation F74 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with four doors, frameless side windows and a coupé-influenced roofline.
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Facelift History
F74 is the current second-generation South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Car
Pickup
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Length
4546 mm
5365 mm
Width
1800 mm
1900 mm
Height
1445 mm
1809 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
73 l
Boot/Cargo Space
430 l
1190 l
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2130 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
555 kg
975 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
3000 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
6.3 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1030 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
880 mm
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
Engine Code
B48
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.9:1
Bore
82.0 mm
83 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
233 kW
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
77.11 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
240.96 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
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Yes
Selectable part-time 4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
10.75 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
8.85 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
10.75 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
49
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
784.95
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
M Sport Seats
Leather
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Standard
Automatic
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
21.3 deg
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
255/60 R18
Front Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
18"M light alloy wheels Y spoke style 975 M Bicolour with runflat tyres
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Mechanical
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
244 g/km
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
1035500 ZAR
750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
1035500
750000
Starting Price Zar
1035500
750000
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
T60 Double Cab
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 2 Series Gran Coupé and T60 Double Cab 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: 2 Series Gran Coupé 91 vs T60 Double Cab 82.
Efficiency index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 57 vs T60 Double Cab 44.
Safety-equipment index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 92 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Practicality index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 55 vs T60 Double Cab 87.
Ownership-cover index: 2 Series Gran Coupé not separately scored vs T60 Double Cab 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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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
T60 Double Cab leads by 2 points
2 Series Gran Coupé and T60 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
2 Series Gran Coupé +9
Efficiency
2 Series Gran Coupé +13
Safety
2 Series Gran Coupé +5
Practicality
T60 Double Cab +32
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
2 Series Gran Coupé
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 75 pts for 2 Series Gran Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Double Cab leads. However, 2 Series Gran Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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