BMW 7 Series vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

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.

BMW 7 Series in South Africa

BMW 7 Series

740d xDrive Design Pure Excellence Diesel Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 2,408,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 210 kW 🔧 650 Nm ⛽ 16.5 km/l
VS
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BMW 7 Series vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer

7 Series and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 1,648,010 cheaper 7 Series from ZAR 2,288,000 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 7 Series Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power 7 Series210 kW Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque 7 Series650 Nm Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size 7 Series2993 cc Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 7 Series16.5 km/l Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 7 Series140 mm Triton Double Cab228 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

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Triton Double Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
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

Triton Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 7 Series Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2022 2024
Generation G70 four-door luxury sedan in petrol, diesel and plug-in-hybrid forms, distinct from the fully electric i7. Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History Current G70-generation 7 Series as listed in BMW South Africa’s July 2026 range. Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Double-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Premium Sedan One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Car Light commercial vehicle
Spec 7 Series Triton Double Cab
Length 5391 mm 5360 mm
Width 1950 mm 1930 mm
Height 1544 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 3215 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 140 mm 228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 540 l 1262 l
Kerb Weight 2255 kg 2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2895 kg 3020 kg
Payload Capacity 715 kg 985 kg
Towing Capacity 2.1 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 6.35 m
Front Headroom 993 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 952 mm 972 mm
Front Legroom 1041 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom 887 mm 857 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 7 Series and Triton Double 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 Triton Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: 7 Series 67 vs Triton Double Cab 47.

Safety-equipment index: 7 Series 92 vs Triton Double Cab 95.

Practicality index: 7 Series 58 vs Triton Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: 7 Series not separately scored vs Triton Double 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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 2 points

7 Series and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 80 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 83% source coverage
80
#1 Evidence leader

7 Series

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 97 Check Practicality 58
Performance 97
Efficiency 67
Safety 92
Practicality 58
Leads by 2 points
78
#2

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 7 Series +22 Efficiency 7 Series +20 Safety Triton Double Cab +3 Practicality Triton Double Cab +32

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

7 Series

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 58/100

Triton Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 90/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BMW 7 Series leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts vs 78 pts for Triton Double Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 7 Series leads. However, Triton Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

7 Series vs Triton Double Cab questions

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.