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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé vs Jetour Dashing: the short answer
2 Series Gran Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dashing remains close.
Dashing starts ZAR 285,600 cheaper2 Series Gran Coupé from ZAR 725,500 · Dashing from ZAR 439,900
Five key differences
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Specification
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Maximum Power
2 Series Gran Coupé233 kW
Dashing115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
2 Series Gran Coupé400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
Dashing230 Nm
Engine Size
2 Series Gran Coupé1998 cc
Dashing1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
2 Series Gran Coupé12.5 km/l
Dashing12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
2 Series Gran Coupé140 mm
Dashing160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
M235 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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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)
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
Dashing
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
Dashing
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
Generation
Second-generation F74 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with four doors, frameless side windows and a coupé-influenced roofline.
Current local listing
Facelift History
F74 is the current second-generation South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Premium Sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1580 kg
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Length
4546 mm
4590 mm
Width
1800 mm
1900 mm
Height
1445 mm
1685 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
430 l
977 l
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1580 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2130 kg
1888 kg
Payload Capacity
555 kg
308 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1200 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
5.6 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1030 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
910 mm
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
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
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Dashing
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
49
57
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
Dashing
Airbags
6
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
8 colours
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
M Sport Seats
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
40W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
977 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Spare Wheel
Tyre repair kit
Non full-size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Infotainment System
Yes
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
18"M light alloy wheels Y spoke style 975 M Bicolour with runflat tyres
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Tyre repair kit
Non full-size
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
185 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1035500 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
top
Starting Price
1035500
469900
Starting Price Zar
1035500
469900
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dashing
Warranty
Yes
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This 2 Series Gran Coupé and Dashing 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 Dashing 45.
Efficiency index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 57 vs Dashing 50.
Safety-equipment index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 92 vs Dashing 91.
Practicality index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 55 vs Dashing 65.
Ownership-cover index: 2 Series Gran Coupé not separately scored vs Dashing 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
2 Series Gran Coupé leads by 12 points
2 Series Gran Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dashing remains close.
Performance
2 Series Gran Coupé +46
Efficiency
2 Series Gran Coupé +7
Safety
2 Series Gran Coupé +1
Practicality
Dashing +10
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
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 63 pts for Dashing
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 2 Series Gran Coupé leads. However, Dashing 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.
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