BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon

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2 Series Gran Coupé compared with E-Class Saloon
BMW2 Series Gran CoupéMercedes-BenzE-Class Saloon
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20252023
Performance
PowertrainMild hybrid, PetrolMild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power168–296 bhp194–308 bhp (better)
0–62 mph4.9–7.9 s (better)6.4–7.6 s
Top speed143–155 mph (better)146–149 mph
Engine or motors220: 1,499 cc three-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 125 kW (170 hp) system output; 223 xDrive: 1,998 cc four-cylinder with 48 V mild hybrid, 160 kW (218 hp); M235 xDrive: 1,998 cc four-cylinder, 221 kW (300 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figuresE 200: 1,999 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 150 kW (204 hp) plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; E 220 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 145 kW (197 hp) plus 17 kW; E 300 e and E 300 de: the same engines plus a 95 kW (129 hp) electric motor, 230 kW (313 hp) system output; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque280 Nm (220), 360 Nm (223 xDrive), 400 Nm (M235 xDrive)320 Nm (E 200), 440 Nm (E 220 d), 550 Nm system (E 300 e), 700 Nm system (E 300 de)
Gearbox7-speed automatic9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
DriveFront-wheel drive (220) or all-wheel drive (223 xDrive, M235 xDrive)Rear-wheel drive
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)–65–67 miles
Battery–19.53 kWh
Fastest charging–55 kW
Economy (WLTP)37.7–53.3 mpg43.5–176.6 mpg (better)
Range detail–WLTP electric range 67 miles (E 300 e) or 65 miles (E 300 de); equivalent all-electric range 71 miles
Charging–Plug-in hybrids: 19.53 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2 hours); DC up to 55 kW (10–80% in 20 minutes)
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 51.4–53.3 mpg (220), 46.3–47.9 mpg (223 xDrive), 35.3–37.7 mpg (M235 xDrive)WLTP combined: 43.5 mpg (E 200), 58.9 mpg (E 220 d), 134.6 mpg (E 300 e), 176.6 mpg (E 300 de); plug-in hybrids 14.7 kWh/100 km
CO2 emissions120–126 g/km (220), 133–138 g/km (223 xDrive), 170–182 g/km (M235 xDrive), WLTP combined148 g/km (E 200), 126 g/km (E 220 d), 48 g/km (E 300 e) and 40 g/km (E 300 de) weighted
Practicality
BodySaloonSaloon
Seats55
Boot–540 litres
Length4,546 mm4,949 mm
Width1,800 mm1,904 mm
Weight–From 1,873 kg
Boot360 litres (220, 223 xDrive); 430 litres (M235 xDrive)540 litres (E 200, E 220 d); 370 litres (plug-in hybrids)
TowingUp to 1,300 kg braked (220, 223 xDrive); 750 kg (M235 xDrive)2,100 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked
Size4,546 mm long, 1,800 mm wide (2,070 mm with mirrors), 1,445 mm high; 2,670 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,525 kg (220), 1,640 kg (223 xDrive), 1,650 kg (M235 xDrive)4,949 mm long, 1,904 mm wide without mirrors (2,065 mm with), 1,468 mm high (1,480 mm plug-in hybrids); 11.6 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,873 kg (E 200) to 2,273 kg (E 300 de); 66-litre fuel tank (50 litres plug-in hybrids)
Tech and safety
Infotainment–MBUX with optional MBUX Superscreen (passenger display with selfie and video camera)
Driver assistance–Driving Assistance Package Plus available

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