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BMW i4 vs Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Karoo Special Edition Storm starts ZAR 827,301 cheaperi4 from ZAR 1,500,000 · Karoo Special Edition Storm from ZAR 672,699
Five key differences
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Specification
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Maximum Power
i4442 kW
Karoo Special Edition Storm103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
i4795 Nm
Karoo Special Edition Storm320 Nm
Engine Size
i4Not Applicable
Karoo Special Edition Storm2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i4Not Applicable
Karoo Special Edition Storm10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
i4140 mm
Karoo Special Edition Storm210 mm
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BMW i4
M60 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Model Introduced Year
2021
Not Available
Generation
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Pickup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Car
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2055-2155 kg
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Length
4783 mm
-
Width
1852 mm
-
Height
1448 mm
-
Wheelbase
2856 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
-
Kerb Weight
2285 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2730 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
520 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
-
Front Headroom
994 mm
-
Rear Headroom
944 mm
-
Front Legroom
1036 mm
-
Rear Legroom
888 mm
-
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2179 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
442 kW
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
3.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
485 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
Not Applicable
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
80
Combined Driving Range
485-544 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
16.3–18.3
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Airbags
6
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
1489 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1520 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Loadbox Length Mm
-
1489 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1520 mm
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Not Available
Touchscreen
14.9
Not Available
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1750000 ZAR
672699 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
1750000
672699
Starting Price Zar
1750000
672699
Spec
i4
Karoo Special Edition Storm
Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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