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.
Tourneo Custom and X4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tourneo Custom starts ZAR 124,500 cheaperTourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500 · X4 from ZAR 1,200,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Tourneo Custom
X4
Maximum Power
Tourneo Custom125 kW
X4285 kW
Maximum Torque
Tourneo Custom390 Nm
X4500 Nm
Engine Size
Tourneo Custom1996 cc
X42998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tourneo Custom13.5 km/l
X412.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tourneo Custom130 mm
X4140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Ford Tourneo Custom
2.0L SWB Titanium X 8AT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Tourneo Custom
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
X4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Tourneo Custom
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2018
Generation
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Five-door coupé-style SUV from the established X4 generation, separate from X3 and without a current full-M derivative.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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
MPV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Wheelbase Type
Short wheelbase
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Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger van
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Kerb not published; GVM 3200 kg
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Vehicle Type
MPV
Car
Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Length
5050 mm
1 mm
Width
2032 mm
1 mm
Height
1979 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
3100 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
482 l
472 l
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3200 kg
2060 kg
Payload Capacity
454 kg
452 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
8 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
996 mm
992 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
941 mm
Front Legroom
1048 mm
1038 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
883 mm
Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Load Bed Length
2622 mm
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Load Bed Width
1392 mm
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Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Standard
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
No
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone automatic
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
2622 mm
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1392 mm
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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone automatic
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Standard
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
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Sonar
Front and rear
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Source Model Column
tourneo-custom
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
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Unlocking
Yes
Comfort Access
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
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Walk Away Lock
Standard
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
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
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
125 kW
285 kW
Maximum Torque
390 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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow, Haul and Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 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
Tourneo Custom
X4
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
No
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
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
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
No
Yes
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.8 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
1 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
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
Tourneo Custom
X4
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Lights
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Collision Mitigation
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Digital rear-view camera
-
Reverse Camera Type
Digital rear-view camera
-
Reversing Camera
Digital rear-view camera
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with decorative stitching
Heated Seats
Yes
Front
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Front and rear
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Steering wheel M Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Electric multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tourneo Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
M Sport Seats
Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12
14.9
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
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Rear Usb
Front and rear
-
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Front and rear
-
Infotainment Screen
12
14.9
Multi Information Display
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
-
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12
14.9
Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
MPV
-
DRL
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
-
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
No
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Tyre Size
Not Available
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
M Sport brakes
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
M Sport brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
1 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Tourneo Custom
X4
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1278500 ZAR
1600000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1278500
1600000
Starting Price Zar
1278500
1600000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tourneo Custom 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: Tourneo Custom 66 vs X4 97.
Efficiency index: Tourneo Custom 57 vs X4 57.
Safety-equipment index: Tourneo Custom 93 vs X4 92.
Practicality index: Tourneo Custom 70 vs X4 60.
Ownership-cover index: Tourneo Custom 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 6 points
Tourneo Custom 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
Tourneo Custom
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X4
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 72 pts for Tourneo Custom
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X4 leads. However, Tourneo Custom may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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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