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BMW 2 Series vs BYD ETP3 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or BYD ETP3?

BMW 2 Series vs BYD ETP3: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • significantly more power
  • marginally lighter
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BYD ETP3

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

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD ETP3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,065 £.

ETP3

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is marginally lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries clearly more – 780 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 380 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series 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 £39,700
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 10 L/100km
BMW 2 Series
BYD ETP3

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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BMW 2 Series
BYD ETP3

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
233 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
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Height
1,875 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
780 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
100 km/h
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
180 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
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BYD
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