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Decision summary
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé vs Hyundai IONIQ 6: the short answer
IONIQ 6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 2 Series Gran Coupé remains close.
Recorded price context
2 Series Gran Coupé:
current from
ZAR 725,500
·
IONIQ 6:
last listed from
ZAR 799,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Maximum Power
2 Series Gran Coupé233 kW
IONIQ 6239 kW
Maximum Torque
2 Series Gran Coupé400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
IONIQ 6605 Nm
Engine Size
2 Series Gran Coupé1998 cc
IONIQ 6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
2 Series Gran Coupé12.5 km/l
IONIQ 6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
2 Series Gran Coupé140 mm
IONIQ 6140 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.
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 Gran Coupé
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
IONIQ 6
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
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 Gran Coupé
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
IONIQ 6
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
Second-generation F74 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with four doors, frameless side windows and a coupé-influenced roofline.
First generation Ioniq 6 on Hyundai's E-GMP skateboard platform; streamliner body achieves 0.21 Cd drag coefficient — class-leading aerodynamics
Facelift History
F74 is the current second-generation South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
Launched in SA in 2023; the first electric sedan from Hyundai in the local market; based on the E-GMP platform shared with the Ioniq 5
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Premium Sedan
Sedan
Vehicle Type
Car
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
-
2155 kg
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Length
4546 mm
4855 mm
Width
1800 mm
1880 mm
Height
1445 mm
1495 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
77.4 l
Boot/Cargo Space
430 l
401 l
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2130 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
555 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
998 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1030 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
899 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
B48
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
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
233 kW
239 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
605 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
5.1 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
110.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
280.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
519 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
Single-speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
AWD e-4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
1
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
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
49 l
77.4 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Zero Emission
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
49
77.4
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Cruise Control
Yes
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
Front & Rear
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
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Nappa Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Front & Rear
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front
Ambient Lighting
Yes
64-Colour Ambient
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
M Sport Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 12-way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Climate Control
Standard
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
15W Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
No
Hands-Free Electric Tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Standard
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Tyre repair kit
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Standard
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18"M light alloy wheels Y spoke style 975 M Bicolour with runflat tyres
20-inch Alloy
Sound System
6
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
15W Wireless
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Infotainment System
Yes
12-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
12-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
14.9
Not Officially Disclosed
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
20-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
No
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
Sedan
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED Parametric
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
140 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
140 mm
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
255/35 R20
Front Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Disc
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brake, dark blue metallic
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18"M light alloy wheels Y spoke style 975 M Bicolour with runflat tyres
20-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Type
-
20-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Tyre repair kit
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
18"M light alloy wheels Y spoke style 975 M Bicolour with runflat tyres
20-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
20-inch Alloy
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Adaptive M Suspension
Multi-Link
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
0 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Hybrid System Type
-
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Electric
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
4
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15000 km
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15000 km
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Private and family
Price Zar
1035500 ZAR
1048900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
1035500
1048900
Starting Price Zar
1035500
1048900
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
IONIQ 6
Warranty
Yes
5
Warranty Years
Yes
5
Warranty Kilometers
Yes
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
Yes
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This 2 Series Gran Coupé and IONIQ 6 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 IONIQ 6 100.
Efficiency index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 57 vs IONIQ 6 90.
Safety-equipment index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 92 vs IONIQ 6 98.
Practicality index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 55 vs IONIQ 6 61.
Ownership-cover index: 2 Series Gran Coupé not separately scored vs IONIQ 6 65.
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
IONIQ 6 leads by 9 points
IONIQ 6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 2 Series Gran Coupé remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
IONIQ 6
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
2 Series Gran Coupé
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai IONIQ 6
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 75 pts for 2 Series Gran Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, IONIQ 6 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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