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Decision summary
BMW 4 Series Convertible vs Mazda CX-60: the short answer
4 Series Convertible and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
CX-60 starts ZAR 356,300 cheaper4 Series Convertible from ZAR 1,146,500 · CX-60 from ZAR 790,200
Five key differences
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Specification
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Maximum Power
4 Series Convertible285 kW
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
4 Series Convertible500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size
4 Series Convertible2998 cc
CX-602488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
4 Series Convertible12.5 km/l
CX-6013.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
4 Series Convertible140 mm
CX-60178.8 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BMW 4 Series Convertible
M440i xDrive Convertible
Hagalu editorial rating
3.7/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
4 Series Convertible
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
CX-60
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?
4 Series Convertible
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
CX-60
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
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Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Model Introduced Year
2020
2023
Generation
G23 four-seat premium convertible related to the G22 Coupé but with body- and roof-specific packaging.
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History
Current updated G23-generation BMW 4 Series Convertible offered in South Africa with a fabric soft top.
Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Convertible
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium Convertible
Premium mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1470 kg
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Length
4770 mm
4745 mm
Width
1852 mm
1890 mm
Height
1394 mm
1687.5 mm
Wheelbase
2851 mm
2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
385 l
477 l
Kerb Weight
1965 kg
1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2375 kg
2342 kg
Payload Capacity
485 kg
872 kg
Towing Capacity
1800 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.85 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
-
Rear Headroom
942 mm
-
Front Legroom
1049 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
990 mm
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
B48
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
100 mm
Maximum Power
285 kW
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
261 Nm @ 3000 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
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
201 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
95.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
177.6 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
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
4.181
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
13.0 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
58 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
13.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
59
58
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
-
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with decorative stitching
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Seat Trim
Yes
Black Leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
1504 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1441 mm
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Climate Control
Standard
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Smart
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1148 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Standard
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
14.9
12-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
12-inch
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Silver Metallic
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
18.6 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
-
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
178.8 mm
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
235/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels double spoke 792 M Bicolour Jet Black / MT and runflat tyres
20x7-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Front Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Multi-link
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km
180 g/km
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Ownership Role
Private and enthusiast
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
1642500 ZAR
902000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
1642500
902000
Starting Price Zar
1642500
902000
Spec
4 Series Convertible
CX-60
Warranty
Yes
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 4 Series Convertible and CX-60 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: 4 Series Convertible 97 vs CX-60 59.
Efficiency index: 4 Series Convertible 49 vs CX-60 51.
Safety-equipment index: 4 Series Convertible 92 vs CX-60 98.
Practicality index: 4 Series Convertible 55 vs CX-60 68.
Ownership-cover index: 4 Series Convertible not separately scored vs CX-60 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
4 Series Convertible leads by 5 points
4 Series Convertible and CX-60 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
4 Series Convertible
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 4 Series Convertible
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 4 Series Convertible leads. However, CX-60 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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