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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

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

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,585 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is very slightly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers somewhat more boot space – 480 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries barely more – 495 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,546 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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