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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter

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

C Class Wagon

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 Mercedes C Class Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is moderately faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a bit lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers a bit more boot space – 490 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries somewhat more – 565 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon is decisively ahead 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
Mercedes C Class Wagon
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,546 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

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