A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
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M60 xDrive Gran CoupéElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 1,750,000ex-showroom
⚡ 442 kW🔧 795 Nm
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Changan CS75 Pro vs BMW i4: the short answer
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CS75 Pro.
CS75 Pro starts ZAR 1,070,100 cheaperCS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900 · i4 from ZAR 1,500,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CS75 Pro
i4
Maximum Power
CS75 Pro138 kW
i4442 kW
Maximum Torque
CS75 Pro300 Nm
i4795 Nm
Engine Size
CS75 Pro1494 cc
i4Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
i4Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed
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.
Changan CS75 Pro
1.5T AT 5S CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
CS75 Pro
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?
CS75 Pro
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
CS75 Pro
i4
Model Introduced Year
2025
2021
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
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
Mid-size SUV
Premium Sedan
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Car
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Length
4730 mm
4783 mm
Width
1870 mm
1852 mm
Height
1720 mm
1448 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
2856 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2285 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
2730 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
520 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
994 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
944 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1036 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
888 mm
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
NE15TG
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1494 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
138 kW
442 kW
Maximum Torque
300 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
7-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
3.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
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
CS75 Pro
i4
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
All-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
7
1
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
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
Single-speed reduction gear
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
7
1
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.33 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
55
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
485-544 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
16.3–18.3
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Airbags
4
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
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 positions
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Heated Seats
Front
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Front
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Standard
Power Windows
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen
Widescreen Display
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
12.3
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
14.9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
14.9
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Blue, Grey
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
24 deg
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
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
474900 ZAR
1750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
474900
1750000
Starting Price Zar
474900
1750000
Spec
CS75 Pro
i4
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This CS75 Pro 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: CS75 Pro 59 vs i4 100.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs i4 90.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs i4 92.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs i4 61.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro 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 19 points
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over CS75 Pro.
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
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, CS75 Pro 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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