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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes Marco Polo?

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • markedly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 visibly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 955 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers markedly more boot space – 670 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 170 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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