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GWM ORA 03 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

GWM ORA 03 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 03

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is very slightly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the GWM ORA 03 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,063 £.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

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 1,615 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers considerably more boot space – 430 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
GWM
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

The GWM ORA 03 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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