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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,616 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Citan Transporter

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 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 169 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 Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 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, Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,495 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries noticeably more – 787 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 302 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is decisively ahead 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
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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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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Mercedes Citan Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
110 - 170 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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