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BMW 2 Series vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Morgan Plus Four?

BMW 2 Series vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Morgan Plus Four

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

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 2 Series is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Plus Four

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 258 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Morgan Plus Four takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers visibly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is considerably lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 551 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
Morgan Plus Four

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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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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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BMW 2 Series
Morgan Plus Four

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Morgan
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