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Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs BMW X1: 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.
S4 Refrigeration starts ZAR 347,851 cheaperS4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149 · X1 from ZAR 805,000
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Specification
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Maximum Power
S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm
X1233 kW
Maximum Torque
S4 Refrigeration320 Nm
X1400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
Engine Size
S4 Refrigeration2179 cc
X11998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
S4 Refrigeration13 km/l
X112.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
S4 Refrigeration210 mm
X1190 mm
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Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2023
Generation
Current local listing
Third-generation U11 BMW X1, sharing its architecture and cabin concept with the battery-electric iX1.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
Van
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Van
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1955-2055 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Van
Car
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
54 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
2240 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Length
-
4505 mm
Width
-
1845 mm
Height
-
1622 mm
Wheelbase
-
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
170 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
540 l
Kerb Weight
-
1740 kg
Payload Capacity
-
575 kg
Towing Capacity
-
750 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.8 m
Front Headroom
-
1001 mm
Rear Headroom
-
986 mm
Front Legroom
-
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
-
925 mm
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.7
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
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
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
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
233 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 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
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Gearbox
Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
7
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
7
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.1 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
54 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
54
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
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
6
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
M Sport Seats
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Infotainment System
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Available
14.9
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20" M light Alloy wheels with Y-spoke style 872 M
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
185 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
X1
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
500749 ZAR
1182500 ZAR
Pricing Role
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Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
457149
1182500
Starting Price Zar
457149
1182500
In depth: how these cars differ
This S4 Refrigeration and X1 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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What the evidence means
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