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7 Series has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Tiago.
Tiago starts ZAR 2,098,100 cheaper7 Series from ZAR 2,288,000 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900
Five key differences
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Specification
7 Series
Tiago
Maximum Power
7 Series210 kW
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
7 Series650 Nm
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
7 Series2993 cc
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
7 Series16.5 km/l
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
7 Series140 mm
Tiago170 mm
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BMW 7 Series
740d xDrive Design Pure Excellence
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
7 Series
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Tiago
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
7 Series
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiago
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
2022
2025
Generation
G70 four-door luxury sedan in petrol, diesel and plug-in-hybrid forms, distinct from the fully electric i7.
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History
Current G70-generation 7 Series as listed in BMW South Africa’s July 2026 range.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Compact hatchback
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger Car
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Length
5391 mm
3767 mm
Width
1950 mm
1677 mm
Height
1544 mm
1535 mm
Wheelbase
3215 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
134 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
74 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
540 l
242 l
Kerb Weight
2255 kg
982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2895 kg
1382 kg
Payload Capacity
715 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
2.1 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
993 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
952 mm
920 mm
Front Legroom
1041 mm
820 mm
Rear Legroom
887 mm
860 mm
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Engine
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
B47
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
6
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.7:1
Bore
82.0 mm
77 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
210 kW
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
650 Nm
113 Nm @ 3300 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
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
160 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
115.1 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
Tiago
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
4.06
Number of Gears
8
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
5
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
16.5 km/l
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
74 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
1 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
16.5 km/l
20.00 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
74
35
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
Tiago
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
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
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
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
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
HD Reverse Parking Digital 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
Tiago
Seat Material
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black
Melange Fabric Seats
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Yes
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Fully Automatic
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 Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Fully Automatic
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Infotainment System
Yes
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18
15-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual handbrake
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km
119 g/km
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
2408000 ZAR
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
2408000
224900
Starting Price Zar
2408000
224900
Spec
7 Series
Tiago
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 7 Series and Tiago 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 Tiago 30.
Efficiency index: 7 Series 67 vs Tiago 75.
Safety-equipment index: 7 Series 92 vs Tiago 44.
Practicality index: 7 Series 58 vs Tiago 53.
Ownership-cover index: 7 Series not separately scored vs Tiago 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 31 points
7 Series has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Tiago.
Performance
7 Series +67
Efficiency
Tiago +8
Safety
7 Series +48
Practicality
7 Series +5
Large 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
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 7 Series
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 7 Series leads. However, Tiago may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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