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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
X4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
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Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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X4
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Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2018
Generation
Current local listing
Five-door coupé-style SUV from the established X4 generation, separate from X3 and without a current full-M derivative.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current South African X4 listing retained on BMW’s live range; current exact identities are xDrive20d and M40i.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Car
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Length
4662 mm
1 mm
Width
1918 mm
1 mm
Height
1905 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
472 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2060 kg
Payload Capacity
-
452 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.6 m
Front Headroom
-
992 mm
Rear Headroom
-
941 mm
Front Legroom
-
1038 mm
Rear Legroom
-
883 mm
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Standard
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
-
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Standard
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
285 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
500 Nm
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
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
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
Scorpio-N
X4
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4x4
RWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
1 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
1
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
Scorpio-N
X4
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
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
Front and rear parking sensors
Yes
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver drowsiness detection
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
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
Scorpio-N
X4
Seat Material
Leatherette
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with decorative stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Second row air conditioner
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
M Sport Seats
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio System
Sony 3D immersive audio
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
14.9
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
14.9
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Yes
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Tyre Size
Not Available
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Not Available
M Sport brakes
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
M Sport brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
20
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
1 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
Yes
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Scorpio-N
X4
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
1600000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
489999
1600000
Starting Price Zar
489999
1600000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and X4 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs X4 97.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs X4 57.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs X4 92.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs X4 60.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs X4 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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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
X4 leads by 3 points
Scorpio-N and X4 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
X4
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
60/100
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X4
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 75 pts for Scorpio-N
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X4 leads. However, Scorpio-N may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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