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.
i5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 9 remains close.
Tiggo 9 starts ZAR 1,122,100 cheaperi5 from ZAR 1,812,000 · Tiggo 9 from ZAR 689,900
Five key differences
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Specification
i5
Tiggo 9
Maximum Power
i5442 kW
Tiggo 9187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
i5795 Nm
Tiggo 9390 Nm
Engine Size
i5Not Applicable
Tiggo 92000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i5Not Applicable
Tiggo 912.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
i5140 mm
Tiggo 9147 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BMW i5
M60 xDrive Sedan
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
i5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Tiggo 9
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?
i5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 9
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
i5
Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
G60 executive electric sedan sharing the 5 Series body architecture with dedicated electric propulsion.
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
Facelift History
Current G60-generation battery-electric i5 Sedan in South African specification.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
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
Tare Mass Kg
-
1980 kg
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Length
5060 mm
4810 mm
Width
1900 mm
1925 mm
Height
1505 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2995 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2895 kg
2587 kg
Payload Capacity
600 kg
607 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1425 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
5.9 m
Front Headroom
985 mm
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1047 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
960 mm
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2000 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
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
442 kW
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
390 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
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
3.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
469 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
i5
Tiggo 9
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
7
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.0 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
65
Combined Driving Range
469-524 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
16.6–18.5
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Cruise Control
Yes
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
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Parking Assist Professional
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Seat Material
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black/Atlas Grey
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Power
Seat Trim
Yes
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2065 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Infotainment System
Yes
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
147 mm
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
20-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Emergency spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 935 M Bicolour Black Grey / MT
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Front Suspension
Adaptive suspension Professional
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Adaptive suspension Professional
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
197 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
2080000 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
2080000
779900
Starting Price Zar
2080000
779900
Spec
i5
Tiggo 9
Warranty
Yes
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This i5 and Tiggo 9 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: i5 100 vs Tiggo 9 80.
Efficiency index: i5 90 vs Tiggo 9 47.
Safety-equipment index: i5 92 vs Tiggo 9 94.
Practicality index: i5 64 vs Tiggo 9 67.
Ownership-cover index: i5 not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 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
i5 leads by 13 points
i5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 9 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
Tiggo 9
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i5
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 74 pts for Tiggo 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i5 leads. However, Tiggo 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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