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CX-60
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
CX-60
X4
Model Introduced Year
2023
2018
Generation
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Five-door coupé-style SUV from the established X4 generation, separate from X3 and without a current full-M derivative.
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 South African X4 listing retained on BMW’s live range; current exact identities are xDrive20d and M40i.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Premium mid-size SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1470 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
CX-60
X4
Length
4745 mm
1 mm
Width
1890 mm
1 mm
Height
1687.5 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
2870 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
178.8 mm
140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
477 l
472 l
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2342 kg
2060 kg
Payload Capacity
872 kg
452 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5.6 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1038 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
883 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
992 mm
Rear Headroom
-
941 mm
Spec
CX-60
X4
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Standard
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1148 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Standard
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
CX-60
X4
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2998 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
89 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
100 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
285 kW
Maximum Torque
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
500 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
201 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
95.9 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.6 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-60
X4
Gearbox
8-Speed Auto
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.181
Yes
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x4
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
8
LSD Available
-
M sport differential
Transfer Case
-
Yes
Differential Lock
-
Yes
Clutch Type
-
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
4WD Engagement
-
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Selector
-
Yes
Front Differential Lock
-
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
X4
Claimed Mileage
13.0 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
1 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
58
1
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Real-world Mileage
13.0 km/l
12.5 km/l
Spec
CX-60
X4
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Driver & Passenger
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Yes
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-60
X4
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
-
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
X4
Seat Material
Black Leather
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with decorative stitching
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
1504 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1441 mm
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
(40:20:40)
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Black Leather
M Sport Seats
Spec
CX-60
X4
Infotainment System
Standard
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
12-inch
14.9
Touchscreen
12-inch
14.9
Spec
CX-60
X4
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Silver Metallic
-
Exterior Colour Options
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Spec
CX-60
X4
Approach Angle
18.6 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
20 deg
23 deg
Terrain Modes
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Auto; Sport; Eco
Ground Clearance Max
178.8 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
178.8 mm
-
Wading Depth
-
500 mm
Locking Differential
-
Yes
4WD System Type
-
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Spec
CX-60
X4
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
M Sport brakes
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
M Sport brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
20x7-1/2J
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
CX-60
X4
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
CX-60
X4
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
1 g/km
Spec
CX-60
X4
Service Plan
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
CX-60
X4
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
902000 ZAR
1600000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
902000
1600000
Starting Price Zar
902000
1600000
Spec
CX-60
X4
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-60 and X4 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 X4 97.
Efficiency index: CX-60 51 vs X4 57.
Safety-equipment index: CX-60 98 vs X4 92.
Practicality index: CX-60 68 vs X4 60.
Ownership-cover index: CX-60 not separately scored vs X4 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
X4 leads by 8 points
X4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-60 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X4
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
60/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X4
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X4 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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