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Decision summary
BAIC B40 Plus vs Ford Mustang: the short answer
Mustang holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over B40 Plus.
B40 Plus starts ZAR 290,400 cheaperB40 Plus from ZAR 699,500 · Mustang from ZAR 989,900
Five key differences
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Specification
B40 Plus
Mustang
Maximum Power
B40 Plus165 kW @ 5500 rpm
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
B40 Plus380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Engine Size
B40 Plus1998 cc
Mustang5038 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B40 Plus9.0 km/l
Mustang12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
B40 Plus210 mm
Mustang143 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.
BAIC B40 Plus
Honor Edition
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
B40 Plus
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
B40 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Model Introduced Year
2021
2016
Generation
Current B40 Plus Honor Edition within the locally served first B40 Plus generation, using body-on-frame construction and an electronic part-time 4WD system.
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Facelift History
The B40 Plus launched in South Africa in October 2021. The current Honor Edition debuted locally in May 2025, adding electric seat adjustment and a sunroof to the City Hunter-based specification; BAIC now presents it as the sole current B40 Plus derivative.
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
Coupé
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Off-road SUV
Sports car
Vehicle Type
SUV
Coupé
Color Note
-
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1660 kg
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Length
4630 mm
4811 mm
Width
1925 mm
1915 mm
Height
1871 mm
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2719 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
61 l
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
408 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
2245 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
987 mm
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
954 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
894 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
5038 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
32
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
93 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92.7 mm
Maximum Power
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
267 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
201.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 Nm/tonne
325.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Gearbox
8AT
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
RWD
LSD Available
No
Standard
Transfer Case
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
10
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Optional electronic differential lock
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear drive
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
No
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.6 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
61 l
Emission Standard
Euro IV
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.0 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
61
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Airbags
2
8
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Seat Material
Leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Heated Seats
No
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Monochrome
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Steering Type
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
12.4-inch LCD
Interior Colour Options
-
7
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
-
7
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Standard
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Approach Angle
37 deg
-
Departure Angle
31 deg
-
Wading Depth
600 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear axle electronic differential lock
No
4WD System Type
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
-
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
143 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Tyre Size
265/65 R17
255/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
19 Inches
Tyre Type
All-Terrain
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Lightweight dual-tone alloy
19 Inches
Wheel Diameter
17-inch
19 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
19 Inches
Wheels
Lightweight dual-tone alloy
19 Inches
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent front suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link non-independent rear suspension
Independent multi-link
Chassis Type
Body-on-frame
-
Front Track Width
-
1617 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1607 mm
Power Steering
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Column
-
Tilt and telescopic
MagneRide Damping
-
Standard
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Service Interval
15000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan
4 years / 60000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Warranty Years
5 years / 120000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
295 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
92 RON or higher petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
295
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
295
Spec
B40 Plus
Mustang
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Flagship
Price Zar
699500 ZAR
1545000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current listed price
Starting Price
699500
1545000
Starting Price Zar
699500
1545000
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus and Mustang 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: B40 Plus 71 vs Mustang 96.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs Mustang 48.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs Mustang 98.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs Mustang 56.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 vs Mustang 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
Mustang leads by 16 points
Mustang holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over B40 Plus.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, B40 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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