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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
X6 M CompetitionPetrol Mild Hybrid8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 3,330,000ex-showroom
⚡ 460 kW🔧 750 Nm⛽ 12.5 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
GWM H6 GT vs BMW X6 M: the short answer
X6 M has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H6 GT remains close.
H6 GT starts ZAR 2,630,100 cheaperH6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · X6 M from ZAR 3,330,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H6 GT
X6 M
Maximum Power
H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
X6 M460 kW
Maximum Torque
H6 GT420 Nm
X6 M750 Nm @ 1800-5800 rpm
Engine Size
H6 GT1999 cc
X6 M4395 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H6 GT16.1 km/l
X6 M12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
H6 GT192 mm
X6 M140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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GWM H6 GT
2.0T Hybrid LT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H6 GT
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
X6 M
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
X6 M
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
EV Mode
Yes
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
FWD
Yes
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Yes
Differential Lock
No
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
AWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
2
8
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
Automatic
LSD Available
No
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
2
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Approach Angle
20 deg
25 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
26 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
192 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
192 mm
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Locking Differential
No
Yes
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
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
Auto; Sport; Eco
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Electric with driver memory
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto standard. Digital instrument cluster across both variants. Head-up display on LT. Sports-bolstered front seats with red contrast stitching. Synthe
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Model Introduced Year
2023
2019
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Separate full-M coupé-style SUV, distinct from the regular X6 and M60i xDrive.
Facelift History
First-generation H6 GT launched in South Africa in 2023. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the hybrid system calibration and adjusted the chassis damping mapping for SA road conditions.
Current F96-generation X6 M Competition in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
580 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
83 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
3040 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
140 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
982 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
952 mm
Height
1695 mm
1.695 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
2445 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1043 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
900 mm
Length
4653 mm
4.948 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3000 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
5.6 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2.972 mm
Width
1886 mm
2.019 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
125 mm
Payload Capacity
480 kg
670 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-link
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
-
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
285 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
-
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
-
Idle CO2 Output
143
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
-
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
Ownership Role
Top
Enthusiast and executive
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
3330000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
769900
3330000
Starting Price Zar
769900
3330000
Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
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Spec
H6 GT
X6 M
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
GW4C20B
B48
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
4395 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
460 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
750 Nm @ 1800-5800 rpm
Combined Power
180 kW
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
290 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
3.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
400 V
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
Yes
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT and X6 M 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: H6 GT 70 vs X6 M 100.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs X6 M 52.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs X6 M 92.
Practicality index: H6 GT 63 vs X6 M 74.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs X6 M 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
X6 M leads by 10 points
X6 M has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H6 GT remains close.
Performance
X6 M +30
Efficiency
H6 GT +15
Safety
H6 GT +1
Practicality
X6 M +11
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X6 M
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
74/100
H6 GT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X6 M
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 72 pts for H6 GT
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X6 M leads. However, H6 GT 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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