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Scorpio-N
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X7
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Spec
Scorpio-N
X7
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2018
Generation
Current local listing
Five-door multi-row luxury SUV with all-wheel-drive diesel and V8 petrol derivatives.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current BMW X7 large-SUV range in South African specification.
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
X7
Length
4662 mm
5181 mm
Width
1918 mm
2000 mm
Height
1905 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
3105 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
750 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Kerb Weight
-
2565 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
3325 kg
Payload Capacity
-
835 kg
Towing Capacity
-
3500 kg
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.6 m
Front Headroom
-
994 mm
Rear Headroom
-
958 mm
Front Legroom
-
1037 mm
Rear Legroom
-
886 mm
Spec
Scorpio-N
X7
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Multi-link
Spec
Scorpio-N
X7
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
Standard
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
X7
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
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
2184 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
250 kW
Maximum Torque
400 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
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
245 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
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
Scorpio-N
X7
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
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
AWD
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
X7
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
1 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
80
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
X7
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
X7
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
X7
Seat Material
Leatherette
Sport leather steering wheel (3 spoke)
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
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
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
X7
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
X7
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Roof rails Aluminium satinated
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
X7
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
X7
Tyre Size
Not Available
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
21" Y-spoke style 753 Bicolour, 9.5Jx21 285/45
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Scorpio-N
X7
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
213 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
X7
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
Yes
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
X7
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Scorpio-N
X7
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
2110000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
489999
2110000
Starting Price Zar
489999
2110000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and X7 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 X7 98.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs X7 64.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs X7 92.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs X7 88.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs X7 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
X7 leads by 12 points
X7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Scorpio-N remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X7
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
88/100
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X7
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 75 pts for Scorpio-N
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X7 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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