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BMW M5 Touring vs Mahindra S6 Ambulance: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
S6 Ambulance starts ZAR 2,029,851 cheaperM5 Touring from ZAR 2,812,000 · S6 Ambulance from ZAR 782,149
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Specification
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Maximum Power
M5 Touring430 kW @ 6000 rpm
S6 Ambulance103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
M5 Touring750 Nm @ 1800-5400 rpm
S6 Ambulance320 Nm
Engine Size
M5 Touring4395 cc
S6 Ambulance2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
M5 Touring16.5 km/l
S6 Ambulance12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
M5 Touring140 mm
S6 Ambulance210 mm
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Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Model Introduced Year
2024
Not Available
Generation
G99 full-M five-door performance estate with M Hybrid power and M xDrive.
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current G99-generation BMW M5 Touring in its South African plug-in-hybrid launch form.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Wagon
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium Wagon
Van
Vehicle Type
Car
Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
2155 kg
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Length
5096 mm
-
Width
1970 mm
-
Height
1516 mm
-
Wheelbase
3006 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
-
Kerb Weight
2550 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
575 kg
995 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
-
Front Headroom
992 mm
-
Rear Headroom
958 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
887 mm
-
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Engine
BMW M Hybrid turbocharged petrol
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
B48
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
430 kW @ 6000 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
750 Nm @ 1800-5400 rpm
320 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
305 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
3.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
47.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
148.5 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 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
4x4
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
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Claimed Mileage
16.5 km/l
12.7 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
10.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 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
12.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
80
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 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Airbags
6
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Seat Material
Leather 'Merino' Red/Black
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.9
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Infotainment System
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Not Available
Touchscreen
14.9
Not Available
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20"/21" M light alloy wheel Double-spoke style 951 M Bicolour Midnight Grey, MT
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
CO2 Emissions
72 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
South Africa market model
Price Zar
2812000 ZAR
839949 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
top
Starting Price
2812000
782149
Starting Price Zar
2812000
782149
Spec
M5 Touring
S6 Ambulance
Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
Yes
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This M5 Touring and S6 Ambulance comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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