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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,968 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is slightly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers only slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries somewhat more – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
110 - 170 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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