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Mercedes V Class vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Mercedes V Class vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,807 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 697 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries substantially more – 908 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 423 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

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

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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