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Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab vs BMW X5: the short answer
X5 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Triton Single Cab starts ZAR 1,296,010 cheaperTriton Single Cab from ZAR 499,990 · X5 from ZAR 1,796,000
Five key differences
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Specification
Triton Single Cab
X5
Maximum Power
Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
X5390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
X5750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm
Engine Size
Triton Single Cab2442 cc
X54395 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
X512.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Triton Single Cab200 mm
X5190 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab
2.4L 4x2 GL M/T
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Triton Single 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
X5
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?
Triton Single Cab
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
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Model Introduced Year
2024
2018
Generation
Sixth-generation Triton
Fourth-generation G05 BMW X5, retained as the current retail range and kept separate from the announced G65 successor.
Facelift History
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
The G05 received its life-cycle update for South Africa in 2023 and remains the current run-out generation at present.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
One-ton single-cab pickup
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Car
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Length
5320 mm
1 mm
Width
1865 mm
1 mm
Height
1700 mm
1 mm
Wheelbase
3130 mm
1 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
83 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1904 l
553 l
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
1944 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2570 kg
2455 kg
Payload Capacity
945 kg
495 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
1017 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
991 mm
Front Legroom
1059 mm
1043 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
924 mm
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Engine
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
BMW 48V mild-hybrid turbocharged engine
Engine Code
4N16
B48
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2442 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
15.2:1
10.5:1
Bore
86 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
105.1 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
81 kW @ 4000 rpm
390 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
200 Nm @ 1000-3750 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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
20.0 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
No
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4500 rpm
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
49.8 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.1 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
Triton Single Cab
X5
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
M sport differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
No
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.272
Yes
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
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
No
Yes
Front Differential Lock
No
Yes
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
No
Yes
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
1 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
1
Combined Driving Range
938
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
969 km
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
872 km
420 km
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
No
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Yes
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
No
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
No
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
No
Yes
Rear View Camera
No
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
No
Standard
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Yes
Reverse Camera
No
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Standard
Around View Monitor
No
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
No
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Seat Material
Vinyl
BMW Individual extended leather trim 'Merino' Black
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Ambient Lighting
No
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Commercial vinyl
Yes
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Standard
Power Windows
No
Standard
Keyless Entry
No
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
No
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Sunroof
No
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Standard
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Infotainment System
No factory audio head unit
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
No
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Applicable
14.9
Touchscreen
Not Applicable
14.9
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
No
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Yes
Roof Rails
No
BMW Individual roof rails high-gloss Shadow Line
Exterior Colour Options
White Solid, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Approach Angle
30.4 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
22.8 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
No
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
23.4 deg
20 deg
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Tyre Size
195 R15C
Runflat tyres
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch steel
Y-spoke Styling 741 M, Bicolour, Mixed Tyres, 21"
Handbrake Type
Manual lever
Electronic
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil spring
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Heavy-duty elliptic leaf spring
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
CO2 Emissions
233 g/km
1 g/km
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
2205000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
499990
2205000
Starting Price Zar
499990
2205000
Spec
Triton Single Cab
X5
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Triton Single Cab 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: Triton Single Cab 34 vs X5 100.
Efficiency index: Triton Single Cab 49 vs X5 62.
Safety-equipment index: Triton Single Cab 32 vs X5 92.
Practicality index: Triton Single Cab 72 vs X5 70.
Ownership-cover index: Triton Single Cab 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
X5 leads by 37 points
X5 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triton Single Cab.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
70/100
Triton Single Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW X5
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X5 leads. However, Triton Single Cab 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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