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Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Model Introduced Year
2021
2024
Generation
SA5 fifth generation on MQB platform – major improvement over previous generation
G99 full-M five-door performance estate with M Hybrid power and M xDrive.
Facelift History
Fifth generation launched in SA in 2021 – completely new platform and design
Current G99-generation BMW M5 Touring in its South African plug-in-hybrid launch form.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Wagon
Color Note
White, Silver, Black
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Van
Premium Wagon
Tare Mass Kg
1707 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Van
Car
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Length
4853 mm
5096 mm
Width
1855 mm
1970 mm
Height
1823 mm
1516 mm
Wheelbase
2970 mm
3006 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
144 mm
140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
446 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1707 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2250 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
543 kg
575 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.1 m
5.6 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
992 mm
Rear Headroom
-
958 mm
Front Legroom
-
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
-
887 mm
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Front Track Width
1571 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1563 mm
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Not Available
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
1720 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1720 l
-
AC Type
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
caddy
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Entry or fleet-access derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
BMW M Hybrid turbocharged petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
4395 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
81 kW
430 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
750 Nm @ 1800-5400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
535 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1000 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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
305 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
3.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
47.5 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
175.7 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
65 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
Caddy
M5 Touring
Gearbox
Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4x2
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
8
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.8 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.3 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
16.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
65 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
26,1
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Airbags
Front airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
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
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Parking Assist Professional
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather 'Merino' Red/Black
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Car-like cabin with 8-inch infotainment display, air conditioning, modern switchgear
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Infotainment System
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Available
14.9
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
Van
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
144 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
144 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
Caddy
M5 Touring
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20"/21" M light alloy wheel Double-spoke style 951 M Bicolour Midnight Grey, MT
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
72 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Caddy
M5 Touring
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Enthusiast and executive
Price Zar
722650 ZAR
2812000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
722650
2812000
Starting Price Zar
722650
2812000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Caddy and M5 Touring 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: Caddy 44 vs M5 Touring 97.
Efficiency index: Caddy 72 vs M5 Touring 72.
Safety-equipment index: Caddy 88 vs M5 Touring 92.
Practicality index: Caddy 66 vs M5 Touring 65.
Ownership-cover index: Caddy not separately scored vs M5 Touring 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
M5 Touring leads by 15 points
M5 Touring holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Caddy.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
M5 Touring
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
65/100
Caddy
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW M5 Touring
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 67 pts for Caddy
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, M5 Touring leads. However, Caddy may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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