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Mercedes G-Class vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (605 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (106,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes G-Class or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Mercedes G-Class vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes G-Class

  • substantially more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,233 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes G-Class with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 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 G-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes G-Class is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 764 Nm more.

G-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 990 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers visibly more boot space – 640 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries visibly more – 715 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes G-Class holds a narrow overall lead 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 £106,600
G-Class

Mercedes G-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 28 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 336 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
115 - 715 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes G-Class have?

The Mercedes G-Class is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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