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BMW 2 Series vs Rolls-Royce Wraith comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (39,700 £ vs 248,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Rolls-Royce Wraith?

BMW 2 Series vs Rolls-Royce Wraith: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

  • slightly more power
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 208,389 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 10.9 L/100km.

Wraith

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 Rolls-Royce Wraith offers slightly more power – delivering 600 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Rolls-Royce Wraith takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Wraith delivers noticeably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 250 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is substantially lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 800 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Wraith offers somewhat more boot space – 470 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Wraith carries somewhat more – 450 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series is clearly superior overall 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
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
357 - 365 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
-
Height
1,507 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
370 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
441 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Is the BMW 2 Series offered with different drivetrains?

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

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