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2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2Petrol10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 839,600ex-showroom
⚡ 222 kW🔧 452 Nm⛽ 10.8 km/l
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Decision summary
BMW 5 Series vs Ford Ranger Sport: the short answer
5 Series and Ranger Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Ranger Sport starts ZAR 543,000 cheaper5 Series from ZAR 1,278,000 · Ranger Sport from ZAR 735,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Maximum Power
5 Series145 kW
Ranger Sport222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
5 Series400 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Ranger Sport452 Nm
Engine Size
5 Series1995 cc
Ranger Sport2261 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
5 Series16.5 km/l
Ranger Sport10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
5 Series140 mm
Ranger Sport237 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 5 Series
520d Sedan M Sport
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)
5 Series
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
5 Series
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Ranger Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Model Introduced Year
2023
2022
Generation
G60 executive four-door saloon with combustion powertrains alongside the separately listed electric i5.
Current-generation Ford Ranger
Facelift History
Current G60-generation BMW 5 Series Sedan in South African specification; no separate local body derivative is merged into this model.
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
Sedan
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
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
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2
Tare Mass Kg
-
2055 kg
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Length
5060 mm
5350 mm
Width
1900 mm
1918 mm
Height
1515 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
2995 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
520 l
474 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2405 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
630 kg
1045 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
3500 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
12.9 m
Front Headroom
990 mm
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
989 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
886 mm
879 mm
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Engine
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
2.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
B47
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
2261 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
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
145 kW
222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
452 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
233 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.3 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
108 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
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
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Claimed Mileage
16.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
8.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
12.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
1 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
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
5 Series
Ranger Sport
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
Not Available
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
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
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
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Premium fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Front
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Yes
Premium fabric upholstery
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
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Sport grade before assuming a feature is included.
19" M Light alloy wheels double-spoke Black Grey with emergency running properti
18″ Alloy
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Wheels
-
18″ Alloy
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
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
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Not Available
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Top
Price Zar
1278000 ZAR
839600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1278000
839600
Starting Price Zar
1278000
839600
Spec
5 Series
Ranger Sport
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 5 Series and Ranger Sport 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: 5 Series 70 vs Ranger Sport 85.
Efficiency index: 5 Series 68 vs Ranger Sport 46.
Safety-equipment index: 5 Series 92 vs Ranger Sport 92.
Practicality index: 5 Series 66 vs Ranger Sport 85.
Ownership-cover index: 5 Series not separately scored vs Ranger Sport 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
Ranger Sport leads by 5 points
5 Series and Ranger Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Ranger Sport +15
Efficiency
5 Series +22
Safety
Level
Practicality
Ranger Sport +19
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Sport
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
85/100
5 Series
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 74 pts for 5 Series
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Sport leads. However, 5 Series may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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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