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Decision summary
BMW 7 Series vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: the short answer
7 Series and Scorpio-N are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Scorpio-N starts ZAR 1,798,001 cheaper7 Series from ZAR 2,288,000 · Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Maximum Power
7 Series210 kW
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
7 Series650 Nm
Scorpio-N400 Nm
Engine Size
7 Series2993 cc
Scorpio-N2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
7 Series16.5 km/l
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
7 Series140 mm
Scorpio-N187 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 7 Series
740d xDrive Design Pure Excellence
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
Specification evidence leader
7 Series
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Scorpio-N
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?
7 Series
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2022
Not Available
Generation
G70 four-door luxury sedan in petrol, diesel and plug-in-hybrid forms, distinct from the fully electric i7.
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current G70-generation 7 Series as listed in BMW South Africa’s July 2026 range.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium Sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825-2070 kg
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Length
5391 mm
4662 mm
Width
1950 mm
1918 mm
Height
1544 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
3215 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
74 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
540 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
2255 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2895 kg
-
Payload Capacity
715 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2.1 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
-
Front Headroom
993 mm
-
Rear Headroom
952 mm
-
Front Legroom
1041 mm
-
Rear Legroom
887 mm
-
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Engine
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
B47
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
210 kW
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
650 Nm
400 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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
16.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
74 l
57 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
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
74
57
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
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Airbags
6
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
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 parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Parking Assist Professional
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Yes
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Standard
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Yes
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.9
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
14.9
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
South Africa market model
Price Zar
2408000 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
2408000
489999
Starting Price Zar
2408000
489999
Spec
7 Series
Scorpio-N
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 7 Series and Scorpio-N 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: 7 Series 97 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: 7 Series 67 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: 7 Series 92 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: 7 Series 58 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: 7 Series not separately scored vs Scorpio-N 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
7 Series leads by 5 points
7 Series and Scorpio-N are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
7 Series +28
Efficiency
7 Series +7
Safety
7 Series +2
Practicality
Scorpio-N +20
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
7 Series
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
58/100
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 7 Series
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 75 pts for Scorpio-N
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 7 Series leads. However, Scorpio-N 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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