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BMW 2 Series vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

BMW 2 Series vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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  • slightly more efficient

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

2 Series

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 is moderately cheaper – starting at 39,200 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers a bit more torque with 650 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

2 Series

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.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is markedly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries clearly more – 641 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 241 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series 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.

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2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
BMW 2 Series
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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BMW 2 Series
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,537 mm
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
237 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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