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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Honda Prelude?

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Honda Prelude

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,071 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers visibly more boot space – 430 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
Honda Prelude

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 170 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4,546 mm
Length
4,525 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
1,349 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Honda
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