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.
xDrive60 Design Pure ExcellenceElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 2,953,000ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW🔧 745 Nm
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Toyota GR86 vs BMW i7: the short answer
i7 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over GR86.
GR86 starts ZAR 2,203,100 cheaperGR86 from ZAR 749,900 · i7 from ZAR 2,953,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
GR86
i7
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
i7400 kW
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
i7745 Nm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
i7Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
i7Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
i7140 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.
Toyota GR86
2.4 Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
GR86
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
i7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GR86
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
i7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GR86
i7
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Parking Assist Professional
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
GR86
i7
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Axle Layout
RWD
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
1
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic selector
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Single-speed reduction gear
LSD Available
Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
GR86
i7
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Approach Angle
-
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
-
Not Applicable
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
i7
60 40 Split Seat
50/50 Split
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Armrest Front
Standard
-
Armrest Rear
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric multi-way
Fabric Seats
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Folding Rear Seats
50/50 Split
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch Digital
-
Interior Colour Options
5
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
-
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Seat Fold Type
50/50 Split
-
Seat Material
Sport Fabric/Suede
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black
Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Yes
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Electric
-
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric multi-way
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
GR86
i7
ABS
Standard with Sport Mode
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
7
6
Alarm System
Standard
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
BA
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
-
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard with Track Mode
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
7
Yes
Passenger Airbag
7
Yes
EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Spec
GR86
i7
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic climate control
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic climate control
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic climate control
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
-
Difflock
Not Applicable
-
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
-
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
-
Sound System
6
6
Source Model Column
gr86
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Tyre repair kit
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
-
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
18
Spec
GR86
i7
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
City Mileage
8 km/l
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
590-625 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22.2–25
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
0 l
Fuel Tank Litres
50
0
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
i7
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
DRL
LED
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
Multiple manufacturer colours
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
-
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Spec
GR86
i7
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
6
Audio System
6
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Connected Services
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Yes
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
14.9
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
-
Navigation System
Standard
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
14.9
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
6
6
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
14.9
USB Ports
2
2
Voice Control
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Spec
GR86
i7
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
Spec
GR86
i7
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated disc
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Disc
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Tyre repair kit
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
-
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Tyre repair kit
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
225/50 R18
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
-
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
18
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
18
Spec
GR86
i7
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
-
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Optional
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
Optional
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Duration
Optional
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
GR86
i7
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Sedan
Premium Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Car
Model Introduced Year
2022
2022
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
G70 four-door electric luxury sedan with dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Current G70 i7 xDrive60 in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Spec
GR86
i7
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
500 l
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
0 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
3250 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
140 mm
Height
1310 mm
1544 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2715 kg
Length
4265 mm
5391 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.6 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
3215 mm
Width
1775 mm
1950 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
610 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2000 kg
Front Headroom
998 mm
982 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
945 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
880 mm
Spec
GR86
i7
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Front Track Width
1520 mm
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
GR86
i7
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
0 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Idle CO2 Output
177
-
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
GR86
i7
Ownership Role
Top
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
2953000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
799900
2953000
Starting Price Zar
799900
2953000
Spec
GR86
i7
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
9
-
Spec
GR86
i7
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
BMW eDrive electric drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
400 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
745 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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
226 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
4.7 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 Nm/tonne
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
590 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
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 and i7 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: GR86 67 vs i7 100.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs i7 90.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs i7 92.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs i7 65.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs i7 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
i7 leads by 26 points
i7 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over GR86.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i7
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
65/100
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i7
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 61 pts for GR86
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i7 leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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