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BMW i4 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pajero Sport.
Pajero Sport starts ZAR 710,010 cheaperi4 from ZAR 1,500,000 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
i4
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
i4442 kW
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
i4795 Nm
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
i4Not Applicable
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i4Not Applicable
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
i4140 mm
Pajero Sport218 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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BMW i4
M60 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
i4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Pajero Sport
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
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
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2021
2017
Generation
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Length
4783 mm
4825 mm
Width
1852 mm
1815 mm
Height
1448 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2856 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
2285 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2730 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
520 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2850 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
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
944 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1036 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
888 mm
880 mm
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
4N15
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2442 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
15.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
86 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
442 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
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
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.7 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
206.7 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
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
3.692
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Yes
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
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
68
Combined Driving Range
485-544 km (BMW stated)
84
Electric Consumption
16.3–18.3
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
781 km
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Yes
Leather-appointed
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Standard
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Standard
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
2
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.9
8-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
8-inch
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
23.1 deg
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric parking brake
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
1750000 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
1750000
904990
Starting Price Zar
1750000
904990
Spec
i4
Pajero Sport
Warranty
Yes
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This i4 and Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: i4 90 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: i4 92 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: i4 61 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: i4 not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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
i4 leads by 21 points
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pajero Sport.
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
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, Pajero Sport 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.
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