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M60 xDrive Gran CoupéElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 1,750,000ex-showroom
⚡ 442 kW🔧 795 Nm
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Decision summary
Omoda C9 vs BMW i4: the short answer
i4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C9 remains close.
C9 starts ZAR 714,100 cheaperC9 from ZAR 785,900 · i4 from ZAR 1,500,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
C9
i4
Maximum Power
C9192 kW @ 5500 rpm
i4442 kW
Maximum Torque
C9400 Nm
i4795 Nm
Engine Size
C92000 cc
i4Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
C911.8 km/l
i4Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
C9165 mm
i4140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Omoda C9
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C9
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
i4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
C9
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
i4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C9
i4
Model Introduced Year
2024
2021
Generation
Current South Africa C9 range
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Premium Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
C9
i4
Length
4775 mm
4783 mm
Width
1920 mm
1852 mm
Height
1671 mm
1448 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2856 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
2285 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
2730 kg
Payload Capacity
409 kg
520 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
994 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
944 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1036 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
888 mm
Spec
C9
i4
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
C9
i4
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Standard
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C9
i4
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Not Applicable
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
98.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
442 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
795 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
200 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
3.7 sec
Quarter Mile
15.8 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 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
485 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
C9
i4
Gearbox
8 AT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
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
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8 AT
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
C9
i4
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
65
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
485-544 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.3–18.3
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
C9
i4
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
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
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
Standard
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
C9
i4
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
i4
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Heated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Yes
Spec
C9
i4
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Widescreen Display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3
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
C9
i4
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
i4
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Spec
C9
i4
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
C9
i4
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9
i4
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
C9
i4
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
1750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
885900
1750000
Starting Price Zar
885900
1750000
Spec
C9
i4
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 and i4 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: C9 81 vs i4 100.
Efficiency index: C9 46 vs i4 90.
Safety-equipment index: C9 94 vs i4 92.
Practicality index: C9 68 vs i4 61.
Ownership-cover index: C9 not separately scored vs i4 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
i4 leads by 12 points
i4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C9 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i4
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 74 pts for C9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, C9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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