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M5 Touring
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Model Introduced Year
2024
2018
Generation
G99 full-M five-door performance estate with M Hybrid power and M xDrive.
Five-door multi-row luxury SUV with all-wheel-drive diesel and V8 petrol derivatives.
Facelift History
Current G99-generation BMW M5 Touring in its South African plug-in-hybrid launch form.
Current BMW X7 large-SUV range in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Wagon
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Wagon
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
Car
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Length
5096 mm
5181 mm
Width
1970 mm
2000 mm
Height
1516 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
3006 mm
3105 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
750 l
Kerb Weight
2550 kg
2565 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
3325 kg
Payload Capacity
575 kg
835 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
992 mm
994 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
958 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1037 mm
Rear Legroom
887 mm
886 mm
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Engine
BMW M Hybrid turbocharged petrol
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
B48
B47
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
8
6
Cylinder Layout
V
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
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
430 kW @ 6000 rpm
250 kW
Maximum Torque
750 Nm @ 1800-5400 rpm
700 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
Combined Power
535 kW
1 kW
Combined Torque
1000 Nm
1 Nm
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
305 km/h
245 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.6 sec
5.9 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
4800 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
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
Yes
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Yes
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Yes
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Claimed Mileage
16.5 km/l
16.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
1 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.5 km/l
16.5 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
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
420 km
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
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
M5 Touring
X7
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
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Parking Assist Professional
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Seat Material
Leather 'Merino' Red/Black
Sport leather steering wheel (3 spoke)
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Front
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Yes
Yes
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Climate Control
Standard
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
No
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Standard
Standard
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
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
M5 Touring
X7
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Roof rails Aluminium satinated
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
20 deg
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Runflat tyres
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
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20"/21" M light alloy wheel Double-spoke style 951 M Bicolour Midnight Grey, MT
21" Y-spoke style 753 Bicolour, 9.5Jx21 285/45
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
CO2 Emissions
72 g/km
213 g/km
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
2812000 ZAR
2110000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
2812000
2110000
Starting Price Zar
2812000
2110000
Spec
M5 Touring
X7
Warranty
Yes
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This M5 Touring and X7 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 Touring 97 vs X7 98.
Efficiency index: M5 Touring 72 vs X7 64.
Safety-equipment index: M5 Touring 92 vs X7 92.
Practicality index: M5 Touring 65 vs X7 88.
Ownership-cover index: M5 Touring not separately scored vs X7 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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M5 Touring and X7 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
X7 leads by 5 points
M5 Touring and X7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X7
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
88/100
M5 Touring
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X7
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 82 pts for M5 Touring
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X7 leads. However, M5 Touring may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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