Mazda CX-60 vs BMW M2 Coupé

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.

Mazda CX-60 in South Africa

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 902,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 141 kW 🔧 261 Nm ⛽ 13.0 km/l
VS
BMW M2 Coupé in South Africa

BMW M2 Coupé

M2 Coupé Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,601,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 353 kW 🔧 600 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda CX-60 vs BMW M2 Coupé: the short answer

CX-60 and M2 Coupé are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

CX-60 starts ZAR 810,800 cheaper CX-60 from ZAR 790,200 · M2 Coupé from ZAR 1,601,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CX-60 M2 Coupé
Maximum Power CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm M2 Coupé353 kW
Maximum Torque CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm M2 Coupé600 Nm @ 2700-5620 rpm
Engine Size CX-602488 cc M2 Coupé2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CX-6013.0 km/l M2 Coupé12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance CX-60178.8 mm M2 Coupé140 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.

Mazda CX-60

2.5 Individual Edition Auto AWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

BMW M2 Coupé

M2 Coupé

Hagalu editorial rating
3.8/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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)

CX-60

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

M2 Coupé

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

CX-60

  • 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

M2 Coupé

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CX-60 M2 Coupé
Model Introduced Year 2023 2022
Generation First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture G87 compact high-performance two-door coupé developed by BMW M.
Facelift History Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update. Current G87 BMW M2 range with distinct rear-wheel-drive M2 Coupé and automatic BMW M2 with M xDrive identities; M2 CS remains separate.
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Coupe
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Premium mid-size SUV Premium Coupé
Tare Mass Kg 1470 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Car
Spec CX-60 M2 Coupé
Length 4745 mm 4580 mm
Width 1890 mm 1887 mm
Height 1687.5 mm 1403 mm
Wheelbase 2870 mm 2747 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 178.8 mm 140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l 52 l
Boot/Cargo Space 477 l 390 l
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 1805 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2342 kg 2155 kg
Payload Capacity 872 kg 425 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.85 m 5.6 m
Front Legroom 1058 mm 1043 mm
Rear Legroom 990 mm 888 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 125 mm
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 987 mm
Rear Headroom - 943 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CX-60 and M2 Coupé 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: CX-60 59 vs M2 Coupé 97.

Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs M2 Coupé 47.

Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs M2 Coupé 92.

Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs M2 Coupé 53.

Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs M2 Coupé 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

M2 Coupé leads by 4 points

CX-60 and M2 Coupé are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 74 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 83% source coverage
74
#1 Evidence leader

M2 Coupé

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 97 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 97
Efficiency 47
Safety 92
Practicality 53
Leads by 4 points
70
#2

CX-60

81% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance M2 Coupé +38 Efficiency CX-60 +4 Safety CX-60 +6 Practicality CX-60 +15

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

M2 Coupé

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 53/100

CX-60

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BMW M2 Coupé leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts vs 70 pts for CX-60

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, M2 Coupé leads. However, CX-60 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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CX-60 vs M2 Coupé questions

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.