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BMW 7 Series vs BMW 2 Series comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 39,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or BMW 2 Series?

BMW 7 Series vs BMW 2 Series: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space

BMW 2 Series

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter

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

7 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 39,200 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

2 Series

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 7 Series offers very slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 7 Series is very slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 7 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is considerably lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers markedly more boot space – 540 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is clearly ahead 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 £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
BMW 7 Series
BMW 2 Series

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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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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BMW 7 Series
BMW 2 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
129 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
4,537 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
350 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
237 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

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