A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
i5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 2 Series Coupé remains close.
2 Series Coupé starts ZAR 957,000 cheaper2 Series Coupé from ZAR 855,000 · i5 from ZAR 1,812,000
Five key differences
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Specification
2 Series Coupé
i5
Maximum Power
2 Series Coupé285 kW
i5442 kW
Maximum Torque
2 Series Coupé500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
i5795 Nm
Engine Size
2 Series Coupé2998 cc
i5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
2 Series Coupé12.5 km/l
i5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
2 Series Coupé140 mm
i5140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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BMW 2 Series Coupé
M240i xDrive Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
2 Series Coupé
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
i5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
2 Series Coupé
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
i5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Model Introduced Year
2021
2023
Generation
G42 BMW 2 Series Coupé with two doors, a separate boot and rear-biased platform architecture.
G60 executive electric sedan sharing the 5 Series body architecture with dedicated electric propulsion.
Facelift History
Current G42-generation South African Coupé in its latest locally offered form; equipment remains derivative and build dependent.
Current G60-generation battery-electric i5 Sedan in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Coupé
Premium Sedan
Vehicle Type
Car
Car
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Length
4548 mm
5060 mm
Width
1838 mm
1900 mm
Height
1404 mm
1505 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
2995 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
1765 kg
2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2165 kg
2895 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
600 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
985 mm
Rear Headroom
944 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
895 mm
890 mm
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
B48
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
6
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
285 kW
442 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm
795 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.3 sec
3.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
469 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Yes
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
52
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
469-524 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.6–18.5
Range Real World Highway
360 km
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
420 km
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Parking Assist Plus
Parking Assist Professional
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Seat Material
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black/Atlas Grey
Heated Seats
Yes
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Yes
Yes
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Standard
Standard
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Infotainment System
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
14.9
14.9
Touchscreen
14.9
14.9
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Emergency spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels double spoke 792 M Bicolour Jet Black / MT and runflat tyres
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 935 M Bicolour Black Grey / MT
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Front Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Adaptive suspension Professional
Rear Suspension
M Sports Suspension
Adaptive suspension Professional
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Ownership Role
Private and enthusiast
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1207500 ZAR
2080000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1207500
2080000
Starting Price Zar
1207500
2080000
Spec
2 Series Coupé
i5
Warranty
Yes
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This 2 Series Coupé and i5 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 2 Series Coupé 97 vs i5 100.
Efficiency index: 2 Series Coupé 49 vs i5 90.
Safety-equipment index: 2 Series Coupé 92 vs i5 92.
Practicality index: 2 Series Coupé 54 vs i5 64.
Ownership-cover index: 2 Series Coupé not separately scored vs i5 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
i5 leads by 12 points
i5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 2 Series Coupé remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
2 Series Coupé
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i5
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 75 pts for 2 Series Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i5 leads. However, 2 Series Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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