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 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T9 Double Cab remains close.
T9 Double Cab starts ZAR 950,100 cheaperi4 from ZAR 1,500,000 · T9 Double Cab from ZAR 549,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
i4
T9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
i4442 kW
T9 Double Cab144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
i4795 Nm
T9 Double Cab487 Nm
Engine Size
i4Not Applicable
T9 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i4Not Applicable
T9 Double Cab12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
i4140 mm
T9 Double Cab210 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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BMW i4
M60 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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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
T9 Double Cab
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
T9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Sedan
Double-cab bakkie
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Car
Double-cab pickup
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Length
4783 mm
5330 mm
Width
1852 mm
1965 mm
Height
1448 mm
1920 mm
Wheelbase
2856 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2285 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2730 kg
2945 kg
Payload Capacity
520 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
4 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.2 m
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
T9 Double Cab
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1999 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
144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
487 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
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
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
Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow
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
T9 Double Cab
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
ZF 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
ZF 8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Yes
4×2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
76
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
T9 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 points
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Climate Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Price Zar
1750000 ZAR
629900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
1750000
629900
Starting Price Zar
1750000
629900
Spec
i4
T9 Double Cab
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This i4 and T9 Double Cab 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 T9 Double Cab 74.
Efficiency index: i4 90 vs T9 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: i4 92 vs T9 Double Cab 85.
Practicality index: i4 61 vs T9 Double Cab 86.
Ownership-cover index: i4 not separately scored vs T9 Double Cab 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 10 points
i4 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T9 Double Cab remains close.
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
T9 Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
86/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 76 pts for T9 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, T9 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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