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.
M5 Sedan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Territory.
Territory starts ZAR 2,247,100 cheaperM5 Sedan from ZAR 2,782,000 · Territory from ZAR 534,900
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Specification
M5 Sedan
Territory
Maximum Power
M5 Sedan430 kW @ 6000 rpm
Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
M5 Sedan750 Nm @ 1800-5400 rpm
Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Engine Size
M5 Sedan4395 cc
Territory1799 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
M5 Sedan16.5 km/l
Territory13.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
M5 Sedan140 mm
Territory190 mm
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BMW M5 Sedan
M5 Sedan
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
M5 Sedan
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Territory
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
M5 Sedan
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Territory
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Model Introduced Year
2024
2024
Generation
G90 full-M four-door executive sedan with an electrified V8 powertrain and M xDrive.
First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
Facelift History
Current G90-generation BMW M5 Sedan in its South African plug-in-hybrid launch form.
2026 South African design and equipment update
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1705 kg
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Length
5096 mm
4685 mm
Width
1970 mm
1935 mm
Height
1510 mm
1706 mm
Wheelbase
3006 mm
2726 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
2510 kg
1705 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2940 kg
2025 kg
Payload Capacity
505 kg
320 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1310 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.68 m
Front Headroom
992 mm
997 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
971 mm
Front Legroom
1042 mm
1034 mm
Rear Legroom
889 mm
956 mm
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Engine
BMW M Hybrid turbocharged petrol
1.8-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
B48
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
1799 cc
Cylinders
8
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
430 kW @ 6000 rpm
138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
750 Nm @ 1800-5400 rpm
318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Combined Power
535 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1000 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
305 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.5 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
80.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
186.5 Nm/tonne
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
65 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
M5 Sedan
Territory
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Yes
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Claimed Mileage
16.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
10.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
15.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
60
Combined Driving Range
65 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
26,1
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Parking Assist Professional
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Seat Material
Leather 'Merino' Red/Black
Premium fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Front and rear
No
Ventilated Seats
Front
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Yes
Premium fabric upholstery
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Large infotainment display, digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, roomy cabin
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Climate Control
Standard
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Standard
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1422 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1422 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
territory
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Infotainment System
Yes
Ford touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
8-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
2
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.1
Touchscreen
14.9
10.1
Infotainment Screen Size
14.9
10.1
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
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
T145/80R18
Wheel Rim Size
20"/21" M light alloy wheel Double-spoke style 951 M Bicolour Midnight Grey, MT
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Link Independent
Front Track Width
-
1635 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1635 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
CO2 Emissions
72 g/km
168 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
6 years / 90 000 km
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
Current flagship derivative
Price Zar
2782000 ZAR
643900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current official listed price
Starting Price
2782000
643900
Starting Price Zar
2782000
643900
Spec
M5 Sedan
Territory
Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This M5 Sedan and Territory 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: M5 Sedan 97 vs Territory 63.
Efficiency index: M5 Sedan 72 vs Territory 53.
Safety-equipment index: M5 Sedan 92 vs Territory 90.
Practicality index: M5 Sedan 62 vs Territory 60.
Ownership-cover index: M5 Sedan not separately scored vs Territory 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
M5 Sedan leads by 15 points
M5 Sedan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Territory.
Performance
M5 Sedan +34
Efficiency
M5 Sedan +19
Safety
M5 Sedan +2
Practicality
M5 Sedan +2
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
M5 Sedan
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
62/100
Territory
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW M5 Sedan
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 67 pts for Territory
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, M5 Sedan leads. However, Territory may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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