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.
G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed AutomaticDiesel8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 565,200ex-showroom
⚡ 118 kW🔧 375 Nm⛽ 11.49 km/l
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Decision summary
BMW 4 Series Convertible vs LDV G10+ Van: the short answer
4 Series Convertible holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over G10+ Van.
G10+ Van starts ZAR 581,300 cheaper4 Series Convertible from ZAR 1,146,500 · G10+ Van from ZAR 565,200
Five key differences
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Specification
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Maximum Power
4 Series Convertible285 kW
G10+ Van118 kW
Maximum Torque
4 Series Convertible500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
G10+ Van375 Nm
Engine Size
4 Series Convertible2998 cc
G10+ Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
4 Series Convertible12.5 km/l
G10+ Van11.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
4 Series Convertible140 mm
G10+ VanNot Officially Disclosed
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
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
G10+ Van
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?
4 Series Convertible
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
G10+ Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Model Introduced Year
2020
2026
Generation
G23 four-seat premium convertible related to the G22 Coupé but with body- and roof-specific packaging.
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Facelift History
Current updated G23-generation BMW 4 Series Convertible offered in South Africa with a fabric soft top.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Convertible
Two-seat medium panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Convertible
Van
Vehicle Type
Car
Van
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Length
4770 mm
5168 mm
Width
1852 mm
1980 mm
Height
1394 mm
1928 mm
Wheelbase
2851 mm
3198 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
385 l
5200 l
Kerb Weight
1965 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2375 kg
3000 kg
Payload Capacity
485 kg
915 kg
Towing Capacity
1800 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
942 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1049 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
899 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
B48
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
285 kW
118 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
375 Nm
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
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
160 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
56.59 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
179.86 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
G10+ Van
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
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
Yes
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.49 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
11.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
59
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
862.07
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
789.47 km
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
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 Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with decorative stitching
Fabric
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual
Seat Trim
Yes
Fabric
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Standard
Not Available
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Not Available
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
215/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels double spoke 792 M Bicolour Jet Black / MT and runflat tyres
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Front Suspension
M Sports Suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Five-link coil spring
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km
228 g/km
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Ownership Role
Private and enthusiast
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
1642500 ZAR
565200 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
1642500
565200
Starting Price Zar
1642500
565200
Spec
4 Series Convertible
G10+ Van
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 4 Series Convertible and G10+ Van 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 G10+ Van 61.
Efficiency index: 4 Series Convertible 49 vs G10+ Van 46.
Safety-equipment index: 4 Series Convertible 92 vs G10+ Van 50.
Practicality index: 4 Series Convertible 55 vs G10+ Van 63.
Ownership-cover index: 4 Series Convertible not separately scored vs G10+ Van 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 19 points
4 Series Convertible holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over G10+ Van.
Performance
4 Series Convertible +36
Efficiency
4 Series Convertible +3
Safety
4 Series Convertible +42
Practicality
G10+ Van +8
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
4 Series Convertible
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 4 Series Convertible
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 56 pts for G10+ Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 4 Series Convertible leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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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