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Decision summary
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé vs BMW iX2: the short answer
2 Series Gran Coupé and iX2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
2 Series Gran Coupé starts ZAR 574,500 cheaper2 Series Gran Coupé from ZAR 725,500 · iX2 from ZAR 1,300,000
Five key differences
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Specification
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Maximum Power
2 Series Gran Coupé233 kW
iX2150 kW
Maximum Torque
2 Series Gran Coupé400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
iX2250 Nm
Engine Size
2 Series Gran Coupé1998 cc
iX2Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
2 Series Gran Coupé12.5 km/l
iX2Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
2 Series Gran Coupé140 mm
iX2190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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)
Specification evidence leader
2 Series Gran Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
iX2
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
2 Series Gran Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
iX2
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 Gran Coupé
iX2
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
Second-generation F74 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé with four doors, frameless side windows and a coupé-influenced roofline.
First-generation U10 electric coupé-style compact SUV; current South African offering is eDrive20 only.
Facelift History
F74 is the current second-generation South African launch version; no local facelift has been announced.
U10 is the first iX2 generation; the eDrive20 joined the South African range in July 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium Sedan
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
Car
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Length
4546 mm
4554 mm
Width
1800 mm
1845 mm
Height
1445 mm
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
49 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
430 l
525 l
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2130 kg
2460 kg
Payload Capacity
555 kg
575 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
5.8 m
Front Headroom
998 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
982 mm
Front Legroom
1030 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
935 mm
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
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
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
150 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
250 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
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear axle
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
8.6 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
16.2 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
548 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 Gran Coupé
iX2
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Yes
Number of Gears
7
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Electronically controlled AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Yes
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
7
1
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
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
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
49
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
548 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
13.2–13.3
Range Real World Highway
360 km
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
420 km
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
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 Gran Coupé
iX2
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
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
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Leather/Sensatec
Heated Seats
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Steering wheel M Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
M Sport Seats
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Standard
Automatic climate control
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Infotainment System
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
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 Gran Coupé
iX2
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Auto; Sport; Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
20 deg
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Tyre Size
Runflat tyres
225/50 R18
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
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18"M light alloy wheels Y spoke style 975 M Bicolour with runflat tyres
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 871 M Bicolour
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1035500 ZAR
1330000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1035500
1330000
Starting Price Zar
1035500
1330000
Spec
2 Series Gran Coupé
iX2
Warranty
Yes
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This 2 Series Gran Coupé and iX2 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 iX2 59.
Efficiency index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 57 vs iX2 90.
Safety-equipment index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 92 vs iX2 92.
Practicality index: 2 Series Gran Coupé 55 vs iX2 63.
Ownership-cover index: 2 Series Gran Coupé not separately scored vs iX2 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 0 points
2 Series Gran Coupé and iX2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
2 Series Gran Coupé +32
Efficiency
iX2 +33
Safety
Level
Practicality
iX2 +8
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
2 Series Gran Coupé
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
iX2
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 75 pts for iX2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 2 Series Gran Coupé leads. However, iX2 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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