Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs BMW X6 M

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.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser 300

3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 2,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 227 kW 🔧 700 Nm ⛽ 9.4 km/l
VS
BMW X6 M in South Africa

BMW X6 M

X6 M Competition Petrol Mild Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 3,330,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 460 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vs BMW X6 M: the short answer

Land Cruiser 300 and X6 M are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Land Cruiser 300 starts ZAR 1,480,100 cheaper Land Cruiser 300 from ZAR 1,849,900 · X6 M from ZAR 3,330,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Land Cruiser 300 X6 M
Maximum Power Land Cruiser 300227 kW X6 M460 kW
Maximum Torque Land Cruiser 300700 Nm X6 M750 Nm @ 1800-5800 rpm
Engine Size Land Cruiser 3003346 cc X6 M4395 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Land Cruiser 3009.4 km/l X6 M12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Land Cruiser 300235 mm X6 M140 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Land Cruiser 300

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

X6 M

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

Which One's Right for You?

Land Cruiser 300

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

X6 M

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Land Cruiser 300 X6 M
Model Introduced Year 2021 2019
Generation 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform Separate full-M coupé-style SUV, distinct from the regular X6 and M60i xDrive.
Facelift History New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign Current F96-generation X6 M Competition in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2430 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Car
Spec Land Cruiser 300 X6 M
Length 4985 mm 4.948 mm
Width 1980 mm 2.019 mm
Height 1910 mm 1.695 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2.972 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 235 mm 140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 l 83 l
Boot/Cargo Space 309 l 580 l
Kerb Weight 2430 kg 2445 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3300 kg 3040 kg
Payload Capacity 870 kg 670 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 982 mm
Rear Headroom 957 mm 952 mm
Front Legroom 1105 mm 1043 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Land Cruiser 300 and X6 M 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: Land Cruiser 300 95 vs X6 M 100.

Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 300 40 vs X6 M 52.

Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 300 99 vs X6 M 92.

Practicality index: Land Cruiser 300 82 vs X6 M 74.

Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 300 43 vs X6 M 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

X6 M leads by 6 points

Land Cruiser 300 and X6 M are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 82 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 83% source coverage
82
#1 Evidence leader

X6 M

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 100
Efficiency 52
Safety 92
Practicality 74
Leads by 6 points
76
#2

Land Cruiser 300

92% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 95
Efficiency 40
Safety 99
Practicality 82
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance X6 M +5 Efficiency X6 M +12 Safety Land Cruiser 300 +7 Practicality Land Cruiser 300 +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

X6 M

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 74/100

Land Cruiser 300

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BMW X6 M leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts vs 76 pts for Land Cruiser 300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X6 M leads. However, Land Cruiser 300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Land Cruiser 300 vs X6 M 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.