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Volvo EC40 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Volvo EC40 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EC40

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 Gran Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,177 £.

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 Volvo EC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

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 noticeably lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 570 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers barely more boot space – 430 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is far 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 486 - 585 km
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,873 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
395 - 435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BMW
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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