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.
M5 Sedan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coolray.
Coolray starts ZAR 2,412,100 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · M5 Sedan from ZAR 2,782,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
M5 Sedan430 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
M5 Sedan750 Nm @ 1800-5400 rpm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
M5 Sedan4395 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
M5 Sedan16.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
M5 Sedan140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Geely Coolray
Vertex
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Coolray
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
M5 Sedan
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
M5 Sedan
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
G90 full-M four-door executive sedan with an electrified V8 powertrain and M xDrive.
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Current G90-generation BMW M5 Sedan in its South African plug-in-hybrid launch form.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Premium Sedan
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Length
4380 mm
5096 mm
Width
1795 mm
1970 mm
Height
1609 mm
1510 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
3006 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
466 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2940 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
505 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
992 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
957 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
889 mm
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
BMW M Hybrid turbocharged petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Turbocharged
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
128 kW
430 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
305 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
3.5 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
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
16.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
16.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
45
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
65 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
26,1
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Assist Professional
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather 'Merino' Red/Black
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Climate Control
Climate control
Standard
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Climate control
Standard
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
14.9
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
14.9
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
20"/21" M light alloy wheel Double-spoke style 951 M Bicolour Midnight Grey, MT
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
72 g/km
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Ownership Role
top
Enthusiast and executive
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
2782000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
429900
2782000
Starting Price Zar
429900
2782000
Spec
Coolray
M5 Sedan
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and M5 Sedan 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: Coolray 60 vs M5 Sedan 97.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs M5 Sedan 72.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs M5 Sedan 92.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs M5 Sedan 62.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs M5 Sedan 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 Sedan leads by 15 points
M5 Sedan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coolray.
Performance
M5 Sedan +37
Efficiency
M5 Sedan +11
Safety
M5 Sedan +2
Practicality
M5 Sedan +6
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
M5 Sedan
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
62/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW M5 Sedan
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, M5 Sedan leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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