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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé vs Lexus GX: the short answer
2 Series Gran Coupé and GX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
2 Series Gran Coupé starts ZAR 1,131,100 cheaper2 Series Gran Coupé from ZAR 725,500 · GX from ZAR 1,856,600
Five key differences
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Specification
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Maximum Power
2 Series Gran Coupé233 kW
GX260 kW
Maximum Torque
2 Series Gran Coupé400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
GX650 Nm
Engine Size
2 Series Gran Coupé1998 cc
GX3500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
2 Series Gran Coupé12.5 km/l
GX8.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
2 Series Gran Coupé140 mm
GX220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
M235 xDrive Gran Coupé
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
-
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Yes
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Yes
EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
Standard
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
3 Spoke/ Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60:40 - Tumble
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
M Sport Seats
Synthetic Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 - Tumble
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 8
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Climate Control
Standard
Auto Dual zone,Nano
Power Windows
Standard
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Moonroof,Tilt & Slide
Electric Tailgate
No
Standard Power + Hatch
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Auto Dual zone,Nano
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Standard
Auto Dual zone,Nano
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Infotainment System
Yes
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Yes
-
Android Auto
Yes
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Standard 10
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Standard TFT
USB Ports
2
Standard 6PCs
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Touchscreen
14.9
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
14.9
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Audio Speakers
6
Standard 10
Audio System
-
Lexus Premium/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 6PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Graphite Black GF, Sonic Titanium, Terrane Khaki, Titanium Carbide Gray, White Quartz
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
27.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
22.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Full-time four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
27.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
22.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
220 mm
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
F:265-70 R18 Aluminum / R:265-70 R18 Aluminum
Front Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full 265-70 R18 Aluminum
Wheel Rim Size
18"M light alloy wheels Y spoke style 975 M Bicolour with runflat tyres
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Double Wishbone -
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Four Link with Coil Spring -
Front Track Width
-
1687 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1688 mm
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
279 g/km
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
1035500 ZAR
1856600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Top
Starting Price
1035500
1856600
Starting Price Zar
1035500
1856600
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
GX
Warranty
Yes
7 years / 100,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 2 Series Gran Coupé and GX 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 GX 96.
Efficiency index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 57 vs GX 34.
Safety-equipment index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 92 vs GX 93.
Practicality index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 55 vs GX 88.
Ownership-cover index: 2 Series Gran Coupé not separately scored vs GX 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.
Model imagery
2 Series Gran Coupé and GX image comparison
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
GX leads by 6 points
2 Series Gran Coupé and GX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
GX +5
Efficiency
2 Series Gran Coupé +23
Safety
GX +1
Practicality
GX +33
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GX
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
34/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
88/100
2 Series Gran Coupé
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus GX
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 75 pts for 2 Series Gran Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GX leads. However, 2 Series Gran Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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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