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.
2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 10AT 4x4Diesel10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 735,000ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 405 Nm⛽ 13.5 km/l
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Decision summary
BMW 4 Series Convertible vs Ford Ranger XL: the short answer
4 Series Convertible and Ranger XL are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Ranger XL starts ZAR 547,000 cheaper4 Series Convertible from ZAR 1,146,500 · Ranger XL from ZAR 599,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Maximum Power
4 Series Convertible285 kW
Ranger XL125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
4 Series Convertible500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
Ranger XL405 Nm
Engine Size
4 Series Convertible2998 cc
Ranger XL1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
4 Series Convertible12.5 km/l
Ranger XL13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
4 Series Convertible140 mm
Ranger XL237 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 4 Series Convertible
M440i xDrive Convertible
Hagalu editorial rating
3.7/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
4 Series Convertible
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Ranger XL
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
4 Series Convertible
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Ranger XL
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Model Introduced Year
2020
2022
Generation
G23 four-seat premium convertible related to the G22 Coupé but with body- and roof-specific packaging.
Current-generation Ford Ranger
Facelift History
Current updated G23-generation BMW 4 Series Convertible offered in South Africa with a fabric soft top.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Convertible
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Convertible
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Car
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 10AT 4x4
Tare Mass Kg
-
2113 kg
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Length
4770 mm
5350 mm
Width
1852 mm
1918 mm
Height
1394 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
2851 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
385 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
1965 kg
2113 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2375 kg
3230 kg
Payload Capacity
485 kg
1117 kg
Towing Capacity
1800 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
12.9 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
942 mm
989 mm
Front Legroom
1049 mm
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
879 mm
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
B48
Market-specific engine family
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
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
285 kW
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
405 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
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
59.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
191.7 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
Ranger XL
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Electronic 4WD selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.7
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Yes
Front and rear driven axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
15.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
59
80
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
Ranger XL
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
-
Power door dead locks
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
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
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with decorative stitching
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Front
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Yes
Fabric upholstery
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Front Shoulder Room
-
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1440 mm
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Door Map Pockets
-
Underseat stowage
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger XL grade before assuming a feature is included.
19" M Lt/Aly wheels double spoke 792 M Bicolour Jet Black / MT and runflat tyres
16″ Steel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Wheels
-
16″ Steel
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Front Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Independent double wishbone
Rear Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Track Width
-
1620 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1620 mm
Chassis Type
-
Ladder Frame
Chassis Material
-
Ladder Frame
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
6 year / 90 000 km
Service Interval
-
15 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
6 year / 90 000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15 000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
6 year / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
6 year / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
-
15 000 km
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Ownership Role
Private and enthusiast
Mid
Price Zar
1642500 ZAR
735000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1642500
735000
Starting Price Zar
1642500
735000
Spec
4 Series Convertible
Ranger XL
Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 4 Series Convertible and Ranger XL 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 Ranger XL 70.
Efficiency index: 4 Series Convertible 49 vs Ranger XL 57.
Safety-equipment index: 4 Series Convertible 92 vs Ranger XL 91.
Practicality index: 4 Series Convertible 55 vs Ranger XL 86.
Ownership-cover index: 4 Series Convertible not separately scored vs Ranger XL 76.
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
Ranger XL leads by 2 points
4 Series Convertible and Ranger XL are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
4 Series Convertible +27
Efficiency
Ranger XL +8
Safety
4 Series Convertible +1
Practicality
Ranger XL +31
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger XL
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
86/100
Ownership
76/100
4 Series Convertible
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger XL
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 75 pts for 4 Series Convertible
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger XL leads. However, 4 Series Convertible 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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