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iX2
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
iX2
X5
Model Introduced Year
2024
2018
Generation
First-generation U10 electric coupé-style compact SUV; current South African offering is eDrive20 only.
Fourth-generation G05 BMW X5, retained as the current retail range and kept separate from the announced G65 successor.
Facelift History
U10 is the first iX2 generation; the eDrive20 joined the South African range in July 2026.
The G05 received its life-cycle update for South Africa in 2023 and remains the current run-out generation at present.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium SUV
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
Car
Spec
iX2
X5
Length
4554 mm
1 mm
Width
1845 mm
1 mm
Height
1560 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
525 l
553 l
Kerb Weight
1960 kg
1944 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2460 kg
2455 kg
Payload Capacity
575 kg
495 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1017 mm
Rear Headroom
982 mm
991 mm
Front Legroom
1042 mm
1043 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
924 mm
Spec
iX2
X5
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Applicable
B48
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
4395 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
8
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
V
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Rear axle
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.6 sec
4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
400 V
400 V
Electric Range
548 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
Yes
Spec
iX2
X5
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Yes
Yes
Differential Lock
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Yes
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Yes
4WD Selector
Yes
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Yes
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Yes
Low Range
Yes
Yes
Axle Layout
Yes
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
iX2
X5
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
1 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
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
1
Combined Driving Range
548 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
13.2–13.3
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
420 km
Spec
iX2
X5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
iX2
X5
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
iX2
X5
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
BMW Individual extended leather trim 'Merino' Black
Heated Seats
Yes
Front
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Yes
Spec
iX2
X5
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Standard
Spec
iX2
X5
Infotainment System
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
14.9
14.9
Touchscreen
14.9
14.9
Spec
iX2
X5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
iX2
X5
Approach Angle
25 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Yes
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
20 deg
20 deg
Spec
iX2
X5
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 871 M Bicolour
Y-spoke Styling 741 M, Bicolour, Mixed Tyres, 21"
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
iX2
X5
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
iX2
X5
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
1 g/km
Spec
iX2
X5
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
iX2
X5
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1330000 ZAR
2205000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1330000
2205000
Starting Price Zar
1330000
2205000
Spec
iX2
X5
Warranty
Yes
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX2 and X5 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: iX2 59 vs X5 100.
Efficiency index: iX2 90 vs X5 62.
Safety-equipment index: iX2 92 vs X5 92.
Practicality index: iX2 63 vs X5 70.
Ownership-cover index: iX2 not separately scored vs X5 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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iX2 and X5 image comparison
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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
X5 leads by 8 points
X5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while iX2 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
70/100
iX2
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X5
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 75 pts for iX2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X5 leads. However, iX2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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