BMW iX vs Nissan Patrol

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan Patrol Discontinued model
BMW iX in South Africa

BMW iX

xDrive45 Sport Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 2,249,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 300 kW 🔧 700 Nm
VS
Nissan Patrol in South Africa

Nissan Patrol

5.6 V8 Platinum 4x4 7AT Petrol 7-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 1,949,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 298 kW 🔧 560 Nm ⛽ 9.0 km/l
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Decision summary

BMW iX vs Nissan Patrol: the short answer

iX and Patrol are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context iX: current from ZAR 2,249,000 · Patrol: last listed from ZAR 1,579,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification iX Patrol
Maximum Power iX300 kW Patrol298 kW
Maximum Torque iX700 Nm Patrol560 Nm
Engine Size iXNot Applicable Patrol5552 cc
Combined Fuel Economy iXNot Applicable Patrol9.0 km/l
Ground Clearance iX190 mm Patrol272 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Nissan Patrol 5.6 V8 Platinum 4x4 7AT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

iX

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Patrol

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?

iX

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Patrol

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec iX Patrol
Model Introduced Year 2021 2013
Generation Large five-door battery-electric SUV with dual-motor all-wheel drive. Not confirmed
Facelift History Current BMW iX range in updated xDrive45 and xDrive60 South African Sport specification. 2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Premium SUV Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Car Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 2660 kg
Spec iX Patrol
Length 4965 mm 5165 mm
Width 1970 mm 1995 mm
Height 1695 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 272 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 140 l
Boot/Cargo Space 500 l 490 l
Kerb Weight 2525 kg 2660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3100 kg 3560 kg
Payload Capacity 650 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6.2 m
Front Headroom 1009 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 991 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1045 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 920 mm Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This iX and Patrol 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: iX 100 vs Patrol 97.

Efficiency index: iX 90 vs Patrol 37.

Safety-equipment index: iX 92 vs Patrol 98.

Practicality index: iX 72 vs Patrol 91.

Ownership-cover index: iX not separately scored vs Patrol 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

iX leads by 5 points

iX and Patrol are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 89 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 69% source coverage
89
#1 Evidence leader

iX

69% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 72
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 72
Leads by 5 points
84
#2

Patrol

78% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 37
Performance 97
Efficiency 37
Safety 98
Practicality 91
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance iX +3 Efficiency iX +53 Safety Patrol +6 Practicality Patrol +19

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

iX

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 72/100

Patrol

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 37/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 91/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BMW iX leads the specification evidence index with 89 pts vs 84 pts for Patrol

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX leads. However, Patrol may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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iX vs Patrol questions

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.