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T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4Diesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 358,900ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW🔧 410 Nm⛽ 12.35 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
BMW 7 Series vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
7 Series holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T60 Utility Single Cab.
T60 Utility Single Cab starts ZAR 1,988,100 cheaper7 Series from ZAR 2,288,000 · T60 Utility Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
7 Series210 kW
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
7 Series650 Nm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
7 Series2993 cc
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
7 Series16.5 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
7 Series140 mm
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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BMW 7 Series
740d xDrive Design Pure Excellence
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
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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
T60 Utility Single Cab
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
T60 Utility Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
G70 four-door luxury sedan in petrol, diesel and plug-in-hybrid forms, distinct from the fully electric i7.
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
Facelift History
Current G70-generation 7 Series as listed in BMW South Africa’s July 2026 range.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Two-seat single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Car
Pickup
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Length
5391 mm
5395 mm
Width
1950 mm
1900 mm
Height
1544 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
3215 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
74 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
540 l
1840 l
Kerb Weight
2255 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2895 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
715 kg
1170 kg
Towing Capacity
2.1 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
993 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
952 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1041 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
887 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
B47
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail 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
210 kW
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
650 Nm
410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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 Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
218.09 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
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
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
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Yes
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
16.5 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
74 l
73 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
1 l
13 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
16.5 km/l
12.35 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
74
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
901.23
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
858.82 km
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
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
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Cruise Control
Yes
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
Yes
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 Professional
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black
Fabric
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
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
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
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
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
Yes
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Not Available
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
21.3 deg
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
245/70 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
18
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Mechanical
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Leaf spring rigid axle
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km
213 g/km
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
2408000 ZAR
358900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
2408000
358900
Starting Price Zar
2408000
358900
Spec
7 Series
T60 Utility Single Cab
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 7 Series and T60 Utility Single Cab 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 T60 Utility Single Cab 68.
Efficiency index: 7 Series 67 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: 7 Series 92 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 52.
Practicality index: 7 Series 58 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 79.
Ownership-cover index: 7 Series not separately scored vs T60 Utility Single Cab 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
7 Series leads by 17 points
7 Series holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T60 Utility Single Cab.
Performance
7 Series +29
Efficiency
7 Series +18
Safety
7 Series +40
Practicality
T60 Utility Single Cab +21
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
7 Series
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
58/100
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 7 Series
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 63 pts for T60 Utility Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 7 Series leads. However, T60 Utility Single Cab 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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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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