Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs BMW X4

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.

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 959,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 470 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
VS
BMW X4 in South Africa

BMW X4

M40i Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,600,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab vs BMW X4: the short answer

Triton Double Cab and X4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 560,010 cheaper Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990 · X4 from ZAR 1,200,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Triton Double Cab X4
Maximum Power Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm X4285 kW
Maximum Torque Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm X4500 Nm
Engine Size Triton Double Cab2442 cc X42998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l X412.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Triton Double Cab228 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.

Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab

2.4L Bi-Turbo A/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

BMW X4

M40i

Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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)

Specification evidence leader

Triton Double Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

X4

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Triton Double Cab

  • 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
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Triton Double Cab X4
Model Introduced Year 2024 2018
Generation Sixth-generation Triton Five-door coupé-style SUV from the established X4 generation, separate from X3 and without a current full-M derivative.
Facelift History Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026. Current South African X4 listing retained on BMW’s live range; current exact identities are xDrive20d and M40i.
Facelift Launched Since Current specification Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Double-cab pickup SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment One-ton double-cab pickup Premium SUV
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Car
Spec Triton Double Cab X4
Length 5360 mm 1 mm
Width 1930 mm 1 mm
Height 1815 mm 1 mm
Wheelbase 3130 mm 1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 228 mm 140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 195 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1262 l 472 l
Kerb Weight 2035 kg 1555 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3020 kg 2060 kg
Payload Capacity 985 kg 452 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.35 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 992 mm
Rear Headroom 972 mm 941 mm
Front Legroom 1059 mm 1038 mm
Rear Legroom 857 mm 883 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Triton 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: Triton Double Cab 75 vs X4 97.

Efficiency index: Triton Double Cab 47 vs X4 57.

Safety-equipment index: Triton Double Cab 95 vs X4 92.

Practicality index: Triton Double Cab 90 vs X4 60.

Ownership-cover index: Triton 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Triton Double Cab leads by 0 points

Triton Double Cab and X4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 83% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Triton Double Cab

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 95 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 75
Efficiency 47
Safety 95
Practicality 90
Leads by 0 points
78
#2

X4

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 97 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 97
Efficiency 57
Safety 92
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance X4 +22 Efficiency X4 +10 Safety Triton Double Cab +3 Practicality Triton Double Cab +30

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Triton Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 90/100

X4

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 78 pts for X4

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab leads. However, X4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Triton Double Cab vs X4 questions

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.