BMW X2 vs MG HS
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX2 | MGHS | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2024 | July 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 168–296 bhp (better) | 167–295 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 5.4–8.3 s (better) | 6.8–9.6 s |
| Top speed | 132–155 mph (better) | 105–121 mph |
| Engine or motors | sDrive20i: 1,499 cc three-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 125 kW (170 hp); M35i xDrive: 1,998 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 221 kW (300 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | Petrol: 1,496 cc GS6 1.5T turbo four-cylinder, 169 PS (125 kW). Hybrid+: GS61H 1.5T, 142 PS (105 kW), with a 198 PS (146 kW) motor, 224 PS (165 kW) combined. Plug-in hybrid: same engine with a 209 PS (154 kW) motor, 299 PS (220 kW) combined; bhp converted from MG's PS figures |
| Torque | 280 Nm (sDrive20i), 400 Nm (M35i xDrive) | 275 Nm (petrol); 340 Nm combined (Hybrid+); 350 Nm combined (plug-in hybrid) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT (petrol); 2-speed automatic (Hybrid+ and plug-in hybrid) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (sDrive20i) or all-wheel drive (M35i xDrive) | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 75 miles |
| Battery | – | 0.92–23.2 kWh |
| Economy (WLTP) | 36.7–48.7 mpg | 37.1–51.3 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | Plug-in hybrid: 75 miles WLTP combined and 84 miles city on electricity; 24.7 kWh nominal, 23.2 kWh usable LFP battery. Hybrid+: 1.8 kWh nominal, 0.92 kWh usable NCM battery |
| Charging | – | Plug-in hybrid: Type 2, 7 kW AC; 0–100% in 4 hours on a 7 kW charger or 7 h 30 min from a 2.2 kW domestic socket |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 44.8–48.7 mpg (sDrive20i), 34.4–36.7 mpg (M35i xDrive) | WLTP combined: 38.1 mpg (manual), 37.1 mpg (DCT), 51.3 mpg (Hybrid+); plug-in hybrid 48.7 mpg charge-sustaining and 2.9 miles/kWh on electricity. Plug-in weighted combined: 705 mpg in MG's May 2026 brochure, 564.96 mpg in its August 2026 P11D price list |
| CO2 emissions | 132–141 g/km (sDrive20i), 174–186 g/km (M35i xDrive), WLTP combined | 168 g/km (manual), 173 g/km (DCT), 126 g/km (Hybrid+), 12 g/km weighted (plug-in hybrid), WLTP |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | – | 630 litres |
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,655 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,550 kg |
| Boot | 515–1,400 litres (sDrive20i); 560–1,470 litres (M35i xDrive) | 630 litres (petrol) or 530 litres (Hybrid+ and plug-in hybrid) with the rear seats up, measured floor to ceiling by the wet method; 1,484 litres folded |
| Towing | Up to 1,800 kg braked (sDrive20i), 750 kg (M35i xDrive) | 1,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,554 mm long (4,567 mm M35i), 1,845 mm wide (2,104 mm with mirrors), 1,590 mm high (1,575 mm M35i); 2,692 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,645 kg (sDrive20i), 1,770 kg (M35i xDrive) | 4,655 mm long (petrol) or 4,670 mm (hybrids), 1,890 mm wide without mirrors (2,066 mm with), 1,664 mm high; 2,765 mm wheelbase; 11.3 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,550–1,600 kg (petrol), 1,690 kg (Hybrid+), 1,850–1,875 kg (plug-in hybrid) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 12.3-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver display; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360° camera and wireless phone charging on Trophy |
| Driver assistance | – | MG Pilot: active emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection with lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert, door open warning; adaptive cruise control and traffic jam assist on automatic models |
| Safety rating | – | 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024 (HS SE 1.5T) |
| Warranty | – | 7 years or 80,000 miles |
