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BMW M2 Coupé vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer
M2 Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Pajero Sport starts ZAR 811,010 cheaperM2 Coupé from ZAR 1,601,000 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990
Five key differences
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Specification
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
M2 Coupé353 kW
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
M2 Coupé600 Nm @ 2700-5620 rpm
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
M2 Coupé2993 cc
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
M2 Coupé12.5 km/l
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
M2 Coupé140 mm
Pajero Sport218 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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BMW M2 Coupé
M2 Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
3.8/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
M2 Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Pajero Sport
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
M2 Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2022
2017
Generation
G87 compact high-performance two-door coupé developed by BMW M.
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
Current G87 BMW M2 range with distinct rear-wheel-drive M2 Coupé and automatic BMW M2 with M xDrive identities; M2 CS remains separate.
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Coupé
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Length
4580 mm
4825 mm
Width
1887 mm
1815 mm
Height
1403 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2747 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
1805 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2155 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
987 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
943 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1043 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
888 mm
880 mm
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
B48
4N15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
86 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
353 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm @ 2700-5620 rpm
430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
285 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
206.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
3.692
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Yes
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
52
68
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
84
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
781 km
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Standard
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Leather
Heated Seats
Front
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
M Sport seats
Leather-appointed
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Standard
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Standard
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Smartphone-link Display Audio
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)
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
2
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.9
8-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
8-inch
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
23.1 deg
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric parking brake
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
1601000 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
1601000
904990
Starting Price Zar
1601000
904990
Spec
M2 Coupé
Pajero Sport
Warranty
Yes
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This M2 Coupé and Pajero Sport 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: M2 Coupé 97 vs Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: M2 Coupé 47 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: M2 Coupé 92 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: M2 Coupé 53 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: M2 Coupé not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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
M2 Coupé leads by 9 points
M2 Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Performance
M2 Coupé +32
Efficiency
Pajero Sport +2
Safety
M2 Coupé +20
Practicality
Pajero Sport +18
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
M2 Coupé
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW M2 Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, M2 Coupé leads. However, Pajero Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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