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Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-SeaterDiesel6-Speed ManualArchived range page
ZAR 862,700last listed
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Recorded price context
Quantum:
last listed from
ZAR 862,700
·
X3:
current from
ZAR 1,064,500
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Specification
Quantum
X3
Maximum Power
Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
X3293 kW
Maximum Torque
Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
X3540 Nm @ 1900-4800 rpm
Engine Size
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
X32998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
X312.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
X3190 mm
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Spec
Quantum
X3
Model Introduced Year
2021
2024
Generation
Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Fourth-generation G45 BMW X3, produced at BMW Plant Rosslyn for South Africa and export markets.
Facelift History
2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
G45 is the current fourth-generation X3 and the South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2021
Current
Body Style
Bus
SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Passenger Van
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
Car
Spec
Quantum
X3
Length
5265 mm
4755 mm
Width
1950 mm
1920 mm
Height
1990 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
2865 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
570 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3445 kg
2625 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
645 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
11 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1014 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
982 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
932 mm
Spec
Quantum
X3
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
2998 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
Diesel
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
92.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
103.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
130 kW @ 3400 rpm
293 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
540 Nm @ 1900-4800 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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 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
Quantum
X3
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual lever
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
RWD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Quantum
X3
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Quantum
X3
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Vehicle Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 ISOFIX points
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
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
Vehicle Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Quantum
X3
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
Standard with guidelines
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
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard with guidelines
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
Quantum
X3
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual vertical adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual recline
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Fabric
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
Quantum
X3
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Remote 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
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Air conditioning
Standard
Spec
Quantum
X3
Infotainment System
Display Audio
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
12.3
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Spec
Quantum
X3
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Quantum
X3
Approach Angle
15.2 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
15.4 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Spec
Quantum
X3
Tyre Size
235/65 R16C
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Standard spare wheel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
16
20" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 1036 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic
Spec
Quantum
X3
Front Suspension
MacPherson
M Sports Suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
M Sports Suspension
Spec
Quantum
X3
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
189 g/km
Spec
Quantum
X3
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Quantum
X3
Ownership Role
Historical passenger-transport reference
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
862700 ZAR
1550000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
862700
1550000
Starting Price Zar
862700
1550000
Spec
Quantum
X3
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Yes
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