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BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Mercedes S-Class?

BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2 Series

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.

BMW 2 Series is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,334 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

S-Class

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 Mercedes S-Class offers a bit more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is visibly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries visibly more – 660 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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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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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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