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.
BMW i4 vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: the short answer
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser Prado.
Land Cruiser Prado starts ZAR 520,000 cheaperi4 from ZAR 1,500,000 · Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000
Five key differences
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Specification
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Maximum Power
i4442 kW
Land Cruiser Prado150 kW
Maximum Torque
i4795 Nm
Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm
Engine Size
i4Not Applicable
Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i4Not Applicable
Land Cruiser Prado12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
i4140 mm
Land Cruiser Prado220 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.
BMW i4
M60 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Specification evidence leader
i4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Land Cruiser Prado
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?
i4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Land Cruiser Prado
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
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Model Introduced Year
2021
1996
Generation
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
Facelift History
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
Tare Mass Kg
-
2250 kg
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Length
4783 mm
4840 mm
Width
1852 mm
1885 mm
Height
1448 mm
1890 mm
Wheelbase
2856 mm
2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
87 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
120 l
Kerb Weight
2285 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2730 kg
2990 kg
Payload Capacity
520 kg
740 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
994 mm
995 mm
Rear Headroom
944 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1036 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
888 mm
882 mm
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2755 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
442 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
500 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
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.7 sec
9.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
66.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
222.2 Nm/tonne
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
Land Cruiser Prado
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Ladder Frame
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Electronic
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Low Range with Crawl Control
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Yes
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
4
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
12 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
87 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
87
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
Land Cruiser Prado
Airbags
6
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
9
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
9
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
9
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
9
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
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
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED with Auto Leveling
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
Standard
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Front Heated
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front Ventilated
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Premium Ambient Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Power Adjustable with Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual with Lumbar Support
Seat Trim
Yes
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Adjustable with Memory
Steering Type
-
Power Assisted
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Power Adjustable with Memory
Fabric Seats
-
Leather
Driver Seat
-
Power Adjustable with Memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium cabin materials, large touchscreen infotainment, leather seats, multi-zone climate control
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Climate Control
Standard
Triple Zone Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
All Windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
No
Hands Free Electric
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Standard
Triple Zone Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED with Auto Leveling
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
120 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Triple Zone Automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Windows
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
2 Years
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8.1
Panoramic Roof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Electric Sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Windows
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leather
Side Steps
-
Standard/available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Standard
Triple Zone Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Difflock
-
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
Hands Free Electric
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Triple Zone Automatic
Mirror
-
All Windows
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Hands Free Electric
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
19-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Silver Roof Rails
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
6
14
Source Model Column
-
land-cruiser-prado
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Comfort Access
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
14
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.9
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.9
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Infotainment Screen Size
14.9
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
6
14
Audio System
-
14
Display Audio
-
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in GPS Navigation
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED DRL
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED Front and Rear
Roof Rails
Yes
Silver Roof Rails
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
5
Headlights
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Electric Sunroof
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Alloy
Roof Type
-
Electric Sunroof
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED DRL
Fog Lights
-
LED Front and Rear
Front Fog Lights
-
LED Front and Rear
Led Headlights
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Auto Headlights
-
LED with Auto Leveling
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED with Auto Leveling
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED DRL
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Electric Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Windows
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
LED Front and Rear
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlamps
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlight Type
Yes
LED with Auto Leveling
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
31 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
25 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Mud Sand Rock Snow
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear and Center Locking Differential
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
-
31 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
25 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
220 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Wading Depth Mm
-
700 mm
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
265/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
19-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Tyre Type
-
265/60 R19
Wheel Diameter
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
19-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Alloy
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Power Steering
-
Power Assisted
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
Double Wishbone
Rear Spring Type
-
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Chassis Material
-
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
Double Wishbone
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Rear Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Suspension
-
Double Wishbone
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
215 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
-
215
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
215
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
2 Years
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Premium
Battery Warranty
-
2 Years
Maintenance Plan
-
2 Years
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
2 Years
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
2 Years
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Flagship
Price Zar
1750000 ZAR
1150000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1750000
1150000
Starting Price Zar
1750000
1150000
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Warranty
Yes
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
Yes
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Yes
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
Yes
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
i4
Land Cruiser Prado
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
21
In depth: how these cars differ
This i4 and Land Cruiser Prado 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: i4 100 vs Land Cruiser Prado 76.
Efficiency index: i4 90 vs Land Cruiser Prado 49.
Safety-equipment index: i4 92 vs Land Cruiser Prado 98.
Practicality index: i4 61 vs Land Cruiser Prado 69.
Ownership-cover index: i4 not separately scored vs Land Cruiser Prado 40.
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
i4 leads by 17 points
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Land Cruiser Prado.
Performance
i4 +24
Efficiency
i4 +41
Safety
Land Cruiser Prado +6
Practicality
Land Cruiser Prado +8
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i4
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Land Cruiser Prado
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
40/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 69 pts for Land Cruiser Prado
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, Land Cruiser Prado 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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