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.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé vs Omoda C5-X: the short answer
2 Series Gran Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C5-X remains close.
C5-X starts ZAR 350,600 cheaper2 Series Gran Coupé from ZAR 725,500 · C5-X from ZAR 374,900
Five key differences
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Specification
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Maximum Power
2 Series Gran Coupé233 kW
C5-X115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
2 Series Gran Coupé400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
C5-X230 Nm
Engine Size
2 Series Gran Coupé1998 cc
C5-X1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
2 Series Gran Coupé12.5 km/l
C5-X14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
2 Series Gran Coupé140 mm
C5-X169 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
M235 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
2 Series Gran Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
C5-X
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
2 Series Gran Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
C5-X
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Second-generation F74 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with four doors, frameless side windows and a coupé-influenced roofline.
Current South Africa C5-X range
Facelift History
F74 is the current second-generation South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1434 kg
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Length
4546 mm
4400 mm
Width
1800 mm
1830 mm
Height
1445 mm
1590 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2630 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
169 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
169 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
430 l
442 l
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1434 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2130 kg
1875 kg
Payload Capacity
555 kg
441 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
950 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1030 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
650 mm
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
B48
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
77.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
233 kW
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
230 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
9.0 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
16.7 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
80.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
160.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
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
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
49
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
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
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Manual
Seat Trim
M Sport Seats
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Climate Control
Standard
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Standard
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1149 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Infotainment System
Yes
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
169 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
169 mm
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
18"M light alloy wheels Y spoke style 975 M Bicolour with runflat tyres
215/60 R17
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
169 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
2 Years / 25 000 km
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
entry-value
Price Zar
1035500 ZAR
374900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
entry-value
Starting Price
1035500
374900
Starting Price Zar
1035500
374900
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
C5-X
Warranty
Yes
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 2 Series Gran Coupé and C5-X 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 Gran Coupé 91 vs C5-X 51.
Efficiency index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 57 vs C5-X 56.
Safety-equipment index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 92 vs C5-X 91.
Practicality index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 55 vs C5-X 56.
Ownership-cover index: 2 Series Gran Coupé not separately scored vs C5-X 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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2 Series Gran Coupé and C5-X image comparison
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
2 Series Gran Coupé leads by 11 points
2 Series Gran Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C5-X remains close.
Performance
2 Series Gran Coupé +40
Efficiency
2 Series Gran Coupé +1
Safety
2 Series Gran Coupé +1
Practicality
C5-X +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
2 Series Gran Coupé
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
C5-X
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for C5-X
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 2 Series Gran Coupé leads. However, C5-X may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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