Suzuki Across vs BMW X4

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.

Suzuki Across in South Africa

Suzuki Across

1.5 GLX 6AT Petrol Mild Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 464,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 18.9 km/l
VS
BMW X4 in South Africa

BMW X4

M40i Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,600,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Across vs BMW X4: the short answer

X4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.

Across starts ZAR 850,100 cheaper Across from ZAR 349,900 · X4 from ZAR 1,200,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Across X4
Maximum Power Across75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm X4285 kW
Maximum Torque Across136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm X4500 Nm
Engine Size Across1462 cc X42998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Across18.9 km/l X412.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Across210 mm X4140 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Across

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

X4

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Across

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

X4

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Across X4
Model Introduced Year 2026 2018
Generation First South African generation of the current Across Five-door coupé-style SUV from the established X4 generation, separate from X3 and without a current full-M derivative.
Facelift History All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet Current South African X4 listing retained on BMW’s live range; current exact identities are xDrive20d and M40i.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Five-door compact SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment C-segment family SUV Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1200-1250 kg -
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Car
Spec Across X4
Length 4360 mm 1 mm
Width 1795 mm 1 mm
Height 1655 mm 1 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 333 l 472 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 2060 kg
Payload Capacity 460 kg 452 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 992 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 941 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1038 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 883 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Across and X4 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: Across 34 vs X4 97.

Efficiency index: Across 76 vs X4 57.

Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs X4 92.

Practicality index: Across 62 vs X4 60.

Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs X4 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

X4 leads by 14 points

X4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 83% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

X4

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 97 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 97
Efficiency 57
Safety 92
Practicality 60
Leads by 14 points
64
#2

Across

73% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 76
Safety 91
Practicality 62
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance X4 +63 Efficiency Across +19 Safety X4 +1 Practicality Across +2

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

X4

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 60/100

Across

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 76/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 62/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BMW X4 leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 64 pts for Across

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X4 leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Across vs X4 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.