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.
M60 xDrive Gran CoupéElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 1,750,000ex-showroom
⚡ 442 kW🔧 795 Nm
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Toyota Coaster vs BMW i4: the short answer
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coaster.
Coaster starts ZAR 292,400 cheaperCoaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · i4 from ZAR 1,500,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coaster
i4
Maximum Power
Coaster110 kW
i4442 kW
Maximum Torque
Coaster420 Nm
i4795 Nm
Engine Size
Coaster2755 cc
i4Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Coaster7.5 km/l
i4Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Coaster180 mm
i4140 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.
Toyota Coaster
2.8D GL 6AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Coaster
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
i4
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?
Coaster
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
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coaster
i4
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Midibus
Sedan
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bus
Premium Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
3670 kg
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Vehicle Type
Bus
Car
Spec
Coaster
i4
Length
6990 mm
4783 mm
Width
2080 mm
1852 mm
Height
2635 mm
1448 mm
Wheelbase
3935 mm
2856 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
472 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
3670 kg
2285 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
5325 kg
2730 kg
Payload Capacity
1655 kg
520 kg
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
23 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
994 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
944 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1036 mm
Rear Legroom
896 mm
888 mm
Spec
Coaster
i4
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Adaptive M Suspension
Power Steering
Standard
-
Front Spring Type
Double wishbone
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf spring
-
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
Adaptive M Suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Leaf spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Adaptive M Suspension
Suspension
Double wishbone
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Spec
Coaster
i4
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
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
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Overhead vents for all seats
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Overhead vents for all seats
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Air Conditioning
Overhead vents for all seats
Standard
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
-
Manual Aircon
Overhead vents for all seats
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Cabin Heating
Available above all seats
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
coaster
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
i4
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 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
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
110 kW
442 kW
Maximum Torque
420 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
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
210 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
3.7 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
30 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.4 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
Coaster
i4
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
RWD/
All-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
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD/
AWD
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
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD/
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Coaster
i4
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
6.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
8.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
95
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
Coaster
i4
Airbags
Driver and passenger 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
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
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
Coaster
i4
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Coaster
i4
Seat Material
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Type
Standard
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
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
Fabric Seats
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Coaster grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
-
Floor Trim
Grey PVC
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Yes
Spec
Coaster
i4
Infotainment System
Standard
Widescreen Display
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3
USB Ports
Standard
2
AUX Input
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Standard
14.9
Infotainment Display
Standard
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Display Audio
Standard
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen
Standard
14.9
Connected Services
Toyota Connect
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Standard
14.9
Spec
Coaster
i4
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
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
Bus
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Coaster
i4
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
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
185 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
Coaster
i4
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Coaster
i4
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Coaster
i4
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Coaster
i4
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Coaster
i4
Ownership Role
Top
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1207600 ZAR
1750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1207600
1750000
Starting Price Zar
1207600
1750000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coaster 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: Coaster 64 vs i4 100.
Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs i4 90.
Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs i4 92.
Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs i4 61.
Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 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 22 points
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coaster.
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
Coaster
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
76/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 64 pts for Coaster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, Coaster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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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