BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMW2 Series Gran Coupé | Mercedes-BenzE-Class Saloon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2025 | 2023 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Petrol | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 168–296 bhp | 194–308 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 4.9–7.9 s (better) | 6.4–7.6 s |
| Top speed | 143–155 mph (better) | 146–149 mph |
| Engine or motors | 220: 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 figures | E 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 |
| Torque | 280 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) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed automatic | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-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 mpg | 43.5–176.6 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) |
| Efficiency | WLTP 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 emissions | 120–126 g/km (220), 133–138 g/km (223 xDrive), 170–182 g/km (M235 xDrive), WLTP combined | 148 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 | ||
| Body | Saloon | Saloon |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | – | 540 litres |
| Length | 4,546 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,904 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,873 kg |
| Boot | 360 litres (220, 223 xDrive); 430 litres (M235 xDrive) | 540 litres (E 200, E 220 d); 370 litres (plug-in hybrids) |
| Towing | Up to 1,300 kg braked (220, 223 xDrive); 750 kg (M235 xDrive) | 2,100 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,546 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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