GWM P300 vs BMW X1

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.

GWM P300 in South Africa

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Diesel Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
VS
BMW X1 in South Africa

BMW X1

M35i xDrive Petrol 7-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,182,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 233 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM P300 vs BMW X1: the short answer

P300 and X1 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

P300 starts ZAR 390,050 cheaper P300 from ZAR 414,950 · X1 from ZAR 805,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification P300 X1
Maximum Power P300135 kW X1233 kW
Maximum Torque P300480 Nm X1400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
Engine Size P3002400 cc X11998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy P30013.5 km/l X112.5 km/l
Ground Clearance P300224 mm X1190 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

BMW X1

M35i xDrive

Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

P300

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

X1

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

P300

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

X1

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec P300 X1
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2023
Generation Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Third-generation U11 BMW X1, sharing its architecture and cabin concept with the battery-electric iX1.
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. U11 is the current South African X1 generation; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup SUV
Body Type Cab Pickup -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Pickup Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2070 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Car
Spec P300 X1
Length 5416 mm 4505 mm
Width 1934 mm 1845 mm
Height 1886 mm 1622 mm
Wheelbase 3230 mm 2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 224 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 l 54 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 l 540 l
Kerb Weight 2070 kg 1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3120 kg 2240 kg
Payload Capacity 1050 kg 575 kg
Towing Capacity 3000 kg 750 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.0 m 5.8 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1001 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 986 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 925 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This P300 and X1 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: P300 71 vs X1 90.

Efficiency index: P300 57 vs X1 49.

Safety-equipment index: P300 not separately scored vs X1 92.

Practicality index: P300 80 vs X1 64.

Ownership-cover index: P300 65 vs X1 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

X1 leads by 7 points

P300 and X1 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 83% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

X1

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 90
Efficiency 49
Safety 92
Practicality 64
Leads by 7 points
69
#2

P300

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 80 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Practicality 80
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance X1 +19 Efficiency P300 +8 Practicality P300 +16

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

X1

Performance 90/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 64/100

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BMW X1 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 69 pts for P300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X1 leads. However, P300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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P300 vs X1 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.