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C5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X6
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
C5
X6
Model Introduced Year
2023
2019
Generation
Current South Africa C5 range
Five-door coupé-style luxury SUV, with the separate X6 M retained outside the regular family.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current G06-generation X6 range in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1381 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
C5
X6
Length
4400 mm
4960 mm
Width
1830 mm
2004 mm
Height
1590 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
2975 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
442 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1381 kg
2390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1856 kg
3085 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
770 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
997 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
956 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1043 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
884 mm
Spec
C5
X6
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
C5
X6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1149 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Standard
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C5
X6
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
B48
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
4395 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
77.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
390 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.0 sec
4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
16.7 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
83.3 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.5 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
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
Yes
Spec
C5
X6
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
FWD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
C5
X6
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
83 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
83
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
C5
X6
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C5
X6
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
C5
X6
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
BMW Individual extended leather trim 'Merino' Black
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Fabric
Yes
Spec
C5
X6
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
14.9
Spec
C5
X6
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
C5
X6
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
169 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
169 mm
-
Spec
C5
X6
Tyre Size
17-inch alloy
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch alloy
Y-spoke Styling 741 M, Bicolour, Mixed Tyres, 21"
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
C5
X6
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km
269 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C5
X6
Service Plan
2 Years / 25 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
C5
X6
Ownership Role
entry-value
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
2266000 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
339900
2266000
Starting Price Zar
339900
2266000
Spec
C5
X6
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This C5 and X6 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: C5 51 vs X6 100.
Efficiency index: C5 56 vs X6 52.
Safety-equipment index: C5 91 vs X6 92.
Practicality index: C5 59 vs X6 78.
Ownership-cover index: C5 not separately scored vs X6 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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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
X6 leads by 19 points
X6 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over C5.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X6
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
78/100
C5
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X6
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 64 pts for C5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X6 leads. However, C5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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