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BMW 2 Series vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

BMW 2 Series vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more power
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

BMW 2 Series is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,989 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers very slightly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is barely 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
BMW 2 Series
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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BMW 2 Series
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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