Comparing the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and the Citroen eC3 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is available at ₹4,699,000, while the Citroen eC3 is priced at ₹1,136,000. On the engine front, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comes with a 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Citroen eC3's N/A (Electric), producing 136 bhp (218i) / 148 bhp (220d) and 56 bhp respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 29.2 kWh LFP Battery |
| Displacement | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / xDrive AWD (M235i) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed (Diesel) | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 17.19 kmpl (220d) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) | — |
| Power | 136 bhp (218i) / 148 bhp (220d) | 56 bhp |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) | 143 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 29.2 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | AC: ~11 hours (3.3 kW) / DC: Not Available |
| Range | — | 320 km - ARAI |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 430 Litres | 315 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1570 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1455 kg | 1210 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4526 mm / 1800 mm / 1420 mm | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1570 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit | 7-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch iDrive with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker (M Sport) | 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Gran Coupe) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 205/55 R16 (base) / 225/45 R17 (M Sport) | 195/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch / 17-inch M Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphirePortimao BlueBrooklyn Grey | Polar WhiteCosmo BluePerla Nera Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
