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.
Cyberster and X4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
X4 starts ZAR 199,900 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · X4 from ZAR 1,200,000
Five key differences
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Specification
Cyberster
X4
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
X4285 kW
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
X4500 Nm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
X42998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
X412.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
X4140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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MG Cyberster
Dual Motor 4WD Roadster
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Cyberster
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
X4
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Cyberster
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X4
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
Cyberster
X4
Model Introduced Year
2025
2018
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Five-door coupé-style SUV from the established X4 generation, separate from X3 and without a current full-M derivative.
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Current South African X4 listing retained on BMW’s live range; current exact identities are xDrive20d and M40i.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Convertible
Car
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Length
4535 mm
1 mm
Width
1913 mm
1 mm
Height
1329 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
472 l
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
2060 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
452 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1043 mm
992 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
941 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1038 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
883 mm
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Applicable
B48
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2998 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
375 kW
285 kW
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
500 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Synchronous Motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
208 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.2 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Custom, Super Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
188.92 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Ternary Lithium
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
443 km (WLTP combined)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
144 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
9 h (0-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
40 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Permanently managed electric AWD
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Gearbox Type
Reduction Gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Dual-motor AWD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
1 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
1
Combined Driving Range
443 km (WLTP combined)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
191 Wh/km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
331 km
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
443 km
420 km
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
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
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with decorative stitching
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
M Sport Seats
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
14.9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
14.9
Spec
Cyberster
X4
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock
Yes
4WD System Type
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Disc
M Sport brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
M Sport brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Cyberster
X4
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
1 g/km
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
1600000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1399900
1600000
Starting Price Zar
1399900
1600000
Spec
Cyberster
X4
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster 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: Cyberster 100 vs X4 97.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs X4 57.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs X4 92.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs X4 60.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster 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 3 points
Cyberster and X4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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
Cyberster
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
77/100
Practicality
34/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X4
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 75 pts for Cyberster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X4 leads. However, Cyberster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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