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 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over X200 Double Cab.
X200 Double Cab starts ZAR 1,452,100 cheaperi5 from ZAR 1,812,000 · X200 Double Cab from ZAR 359,900
Five key differences
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Specification
i5
X200 Double Cab
Maximum Power
i5442 kW
X200 Double Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
i5795 Nm
X200 Double Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
Engine Size
i5Not Applicable
X200 Double Cab2771 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i5Not Applicable
X200 Double Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
i5140 mm
X200 Double Cab170 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 i5
M60 xDrive Sedan
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.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
i5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
X200 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?
i5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
X200 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
G60 executive electric sedan sharing the 5 Series body architecture with dedicated electric propulsion.
Current South African X200 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Current G60-generation battery-electric i5 Sedan in South African specification.
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
Forward-cab double cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type
Car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Length
5060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1505 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2995 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2895 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
600 kg
1300 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
4 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
985 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
940 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1047 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2771 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
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
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
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 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
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed Manual
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Double Cab
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-speed manual
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
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
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
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
8.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
X200 Double Cab
Airbags
6
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Yes
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
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
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
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Parking Assist Professional
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
i5
X200 Double Cab
Seat Material
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black/Atlas Grey
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Climate Control
Standard
Air conditioner
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
Panoramic
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Standard
Air conditioner
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Infotainment System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
USB
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
i5
X200 Double Cab
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Disc
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Emergency spare wheel
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 935 M Bicolour Black Grey / MT
15
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Adaptive suspension Professional
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Adaptive suspension Professional
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Current South African forward-cab double cab derivative
Price Zar
2080000 ZAR
409900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
2080000
409900
Starting Price Zar
2080000
409900
Spec
i5
X200 Double Cab
Warranty
Yes
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This i5 and X200 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: i5 100 vs X200 Double Cab 44.
Efficiency index: i5 90 vs X200 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: i5 92 vs X200 Double Cab 88.
Practicality index: i5 64 vs X200 Double Cab 69.
Ownership-cover index: i5 not separately scored vs X200 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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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
i5 leads by 23 points
i5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over X200 Double Cab.
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
X200 Double Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
69/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i5
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 64 pts for X200 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i5 leads. However, X200 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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