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.
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Staria.
Staria starts ZAR 524,100 cheaperi4 from ZAR 1,500,000 · Staria from ZAR 975,900
Five key differences
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Specification
i4
Staria
Maximum Power
i4442 kW
Staria130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
i4795 Nm
Staria430 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
i4Not Applicable
Staria2199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i4Not Applicable
Staria12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
i4140 mm
Staria175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Staria
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:General Use
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
Staria
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
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Spec
i4
Staria
Model Introduced Year
2021
2021
Generation
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
First generation Staria; completely new platform and design language — not a successor to the H1 in terms of underpinnings or architecture
Facelift History
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
Launched in SA in 2021 as a full replacement for the H1; no facelift yet in SA
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
MPV
Vehicle Type
Car
MPV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
-
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2220 kg
Spec
i4
Staria
Length
4783 mm
5253 mm
Width
1852 mm
1997 mm
Height
1448 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
2856 mm
3273 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
175 l
Kerb Weight
2285 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2730 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
520 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
9 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
994 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
944 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1036 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
888 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
Staria
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
2199 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
442 kW
130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
430 Nm @ 1500 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
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.7 sec
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
58.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
193.7 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
Staria
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
8-speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Engine Position
-
Front
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
i4
Staria
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
75
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
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
i4
Staria
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Yes
Spec
i4
Staria
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Emergency Braking
-
No
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
No
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
-
Yes
Reversing Camera
-
Yes
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Spec
i4
Staria
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Front & 2nd Row
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Power 8-way (Captain)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Power 8-way (Captain)
Seat Trim
Yes
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 8-way (Captain)
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
3rd Row Fold Flat
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear USB Ports
-
4 (Front + Rear)
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
4
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Driver Seat
-
Power 8-way (Captain)
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Panoramic roof windows as a signature feature, captain's chairs in the second row on Premium, 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, distinctive low-mounted dashboard
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Interior Colours
-
4
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Seat Fold Type
-
3rd Row Fold Flat
Spec
i4
Staria
Climate Control
Standard
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
No
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
AC Type
Standard
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
175 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
No
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
4
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Glovebox Cooling
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Panoramic Roof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
No
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
-
3rd Row Fold Flat
Rear Wing
-
Yes
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Tyre repair kit
Full Size
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Voice Command
-
Yes
Voice Command Support
-
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
-
11.0 sec
Air Conditioning
Standard
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Yes
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
No
Difflock
-
No
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue + MID
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes
Glove Box
-
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Yes
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
-
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Yes
Power Socket 12v
-
12V
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Rim Size
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
18-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
No
Sonar
-
Front & Rear
Sound System
6
8 Premium
Source Model Column
-
staria
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
-
executive
Unlocking
Comfort Access
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
-
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Walk Away Lock
-
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
i4
Staria
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8 Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
4 (Front + Rear)
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
14.9
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
8 Premium
Audio System
-
Yes
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
4 (Front + Rear)
Multi Information Display
-
Analogue + MID
Connected Services
-
Yes
Voice Control
-
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Yes
Radio
-
Yes
Spec
i4
Staria
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
4
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Roof Type
-
No
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
MPV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Auto Headlights
-
Full LED
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
No
Exterior Colour Options
-
4
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
-
Full LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Spec
i4
Staria
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
No
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
20 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
-
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
175 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
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 Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
i4
Staria
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full Size
Wheel Rim Size
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual
Wheel Type
-
18-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Tyre repair kit
Full Size
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
18-inch Alloy
Auto Brake Hold
-
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
No
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Yes
Electric Park Brake
-
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
-
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch Alloy
Spec
i4
Staria
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
Multi-Link
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
i4
Staria
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
185 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
185
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
185
Spec
i4
Staria
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
i4
Staria
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Executive
Price Zar
1750000 ZAR
975900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1750000
975900
Starting Price Zar
1750000
975900
Spec
i4
Staria
Warranty
Yes
5
Warranty Years
Yes
5
Warranty Kilometers
Yes
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
Yes
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This i4 and Staria 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 Staria 62.
Efficiency index: i4 90 vs Staria 51.
Safety-equipment index: i4 92 vs Staria 80.
Practicality index: i4 61 vs Staria 61.
Ownership-cover index: i4 not separately scored vs Staria 65.
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
i4 leads by 22 points
i4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Staria.
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
Staria
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
80/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 64 pts for Staria
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, Staria 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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