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.
Terron 9 and X5 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Terron 9 starts ZAR 1,016,100 cheaperTerron 9 from ZAR 779,900 · X5 from ZAR 1,796,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Terron 9
X5
Maximum Power
Terron 9163 kW @ 4000 rpm
X5390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Terron 9520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
X5750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm
Engine Size
Terron 92498 cc
X54395 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Terron 912.66 km/l
X512.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Terron 9220 mm
X5190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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LDV Terron 9
Terron 9 Flagship
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Terron 9
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
X5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Terron 9
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Terron 9
X5
Model Introduced Year
2025
2018
Generation
Current South African Terron 9 generation.
Fourth-generation G05 BMW X5, retained as the current retail range and kept separate from the announced G65 successor.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
The G05 received its life-cycle update for South Africa in 2023 and remains the current run-out generation at present.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-seat double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Car
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Length
5500 mm
1 mm
Width
1997 mm
1 mm
Height
1874 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
3300 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1344 l
553 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1944 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
2455 kg
Payload Capacity
860 kg
495 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.7 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1017 mm
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
991 mm
Front Legroom
1065 mm
1043 mm
Rear Legroom
965 mm
924 mm
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Engine
2.5L turbo diesel
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
SC25R
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2498 cc
4395 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
92 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
750 Nm @ 1800-4600 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
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
18.1 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.80 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213.11 Nm/tonne
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
Terron 9
X5
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic traction management
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Dual-range 4WD
Yes
Differential Lock
Rear
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD
AWD
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
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Low Range
Standard
Yes
Axle Layout
Four-wheel drive
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Yes
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Claimed Mileage
12.66 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.2 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
1 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.66 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
1
Combined Driving Range
1012.66
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
879.12 km
420 km
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Seat Material
Leather
BMW Individual extended leather trim 'Merino' Black
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Leather
Yes
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
12.3
14.9
Touchscreen
12.3
14.9
Spec
Terron 9
X5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Approach Angle
29 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Snow; Mud; Sand
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Standard
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
22 deg
20 deg
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Tyre Size
275/55 R20
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20
Y-spoke Styling 741 M, Bicolour, Mixed Tyres, 21"
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Terron 9
X5
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km
1 g/km
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Ownership Role
Passenger/utility vehicle
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
849900 ZAR
2205000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
849900
2205000
Starting Price Zar
849900
2205000
Spec
Terron 9
X5
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Terron 9 and X5 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: Terron 9 76 vs X5 100.
Efficiency index: Terron 9 50 vs X5 62.
Safety-equipment index: Terron 9 99 vs X5 92.
Practicality index: Terron 9 88 vs X5 70.
Ownership-cover index: Terron 9 not separately scored vs X5 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
X5 leads by 3 points
Terron 9 and X5 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
X5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
70/100
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X5
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 80 pts for Terron 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X5 leads. However, Terron 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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.
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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