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.
T60 Double Cab and X4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T60 Double Cab starts ZAR 720,000 cheaperT60 Double Cab from ZAR 480,000 · X4 from ZAR 1,200,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
T60 Double Cab
X4
Maximum Power
T60 Double Cab160 kW @ 4000 rpm
X4285 kW
Maximum Torque
T60 Double Cab500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
X4500 Nm
Engine Size
T60 Double Cab1996 cc
X42998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T60 Double Cab10.75 km/l
X412.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
T60 Double Cab215 mm
X4140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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LDV T60 Double Cab
T60 Max Luxe 4WD Double Cab 6-Speed Manual
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
T60 Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
X4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
T60 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Model Introduced Year
2024
2018
Generation
Current South African T60 Double Cab generation.
Five-door coupé-style SUV from the established X4 generation, separate from X3 and without a current full-M derivative.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Current South African X4 listing retained on BMW’s live range; current exact identities are xDrive20d and M40i.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-seat double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2024
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Car
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Length
5365 mm
1 mm
Width
1900 mm
1 mm
Height
1809 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
3155 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1190 l
472 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
2060 kg
Payload Capacity
975 kg
452 kg
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
992 mm
Rear Headroom
965 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1038 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
883 mm
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Engine
2.0L bi-turbo diesel
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2998 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
10.5:1
Bore
83 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
92 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
285 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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 Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Power
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
77.11 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
240.96 Nm/tonne
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
T60 Double Cab
X4
Gearbox
6-speed manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Yes
Differential Lock
Rear
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single dry-plate clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.48:1
Yes
Low Range
Standard
Yes
Axle Layout
Selectable part-time 4WD
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
8.85 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l
1 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
73
1
Combined Driving Range
784.95
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
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
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Seat Material
Leather
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with decorative stitching
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Leather
M Sport Seats
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Climate Control
Automatic
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Standard
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.9
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Approach Angle
27 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
24.2 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Standard
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
21.3 deg
20 deg
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
M Sport brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
M Sport brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18
20
Handbrake Type
Mechanical
Electronic
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring rigid axle
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
1 g/km
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Ownership Role
Passenger/utility vehicle
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
750000 ZAR
1600000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
750000
1600000
Starting Price Zar
750000
1600000
Spec
T60 Double Cab
X4
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This T60 Double Cab 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: T60 Double Cab 82 vs X4 97.
Efficiency index: T60 Double Cab 44 vs X4 57.
Safety-equipment index: T60 Double Cab 87 vs X4 92.
Practicality index: T60 Double Cab 87 vs X4 60.
Ownership-cover index: T60 Double Cab 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 1 points
T60 Double Cab 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
T60 Double Cab
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X4
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 77 pts for T60 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X4 leads. However, T60 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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