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Decision summary
Foton Miler vs BMW X7: 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.
Miler starts ZAR 1,770,100 cheaperMiler from ZAR 339,900 · X7 from ZAR 2,110,000
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Specification
Miler
X7
Maximum Power
Miler92 kW
X7250 kW
Maximum Torque
Miler320 Nm
X7700 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
Engine Size
Miler2000 cc
X72993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MilerNot Officially Disclosed
X716.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
MilerNot Officially Disclosed
X7140 mm
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Spec
Miler
X7
Model Introduced Year
2024
2018
Generation
Single-row cab platform on a 2,900 mm wheelbase with four body configurations in the live local range.
Five-door multi-row luxury SUV with all-wheel-drive diesel and V8 petrol derivatives.
Facelift History
Current South African Miler range, with no separate facelift identified.
Current BMW X7 large-SUV range in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Light truck
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
2.1-tonne light truck
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Car
Spec
Miler
X7
Length
5535 mm
5181 mm
Width
1970 mm
2000 mm
Height
2110 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
3105 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
750 l
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2565 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
3325 kg
Payload Capacity
2180 kg
835 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
994 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
958 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1037 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
886 mm
Spec
Miler
X7
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B47
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
92 kW
250 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
700 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
110 km/h
245 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
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
Yes
Spec
Miler
X7
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.33
Yes
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
275 mm clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Miler
X7
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Spec
Miler
X7
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Miler
X7
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Miler
X7
Seat Material
Fabric
Sport leather steering wheel (3 spoke)
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Fabric
Yes
Spec
Miler
X7
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Standard
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Central locking
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Air conditioning
Standard
Spec
Miler
X7
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch instrument panel
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Spec
Miler
X7
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof rails Aluminium satinated
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Miler
X7
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Spec
Miler
X7
Tyre Size
195/75 R16
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch wheels
21" Y-spoke style 753 Bicolour, 9.5Jx21 285/45
Handbrake Type
Central drum
Electronic
Spec
Miler
X7
Front Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
Multi-link
Spec
Miler
X7
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
213 g/km
Spec
Miler
X7
Service Plan
Service plans available
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Miler
X7
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
399900 ZAR
2110000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
399900
2110000
Starting Price Zar
399900
2110000
Spec
Miler
X7
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Miler and X7 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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