BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class
BMW 2 Series
BMW’s front-wheel-drive MPV.
VS
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Mercedes' compact MPV on the MFA2 platform.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW 2 Series
Pick the 2 Series for a flexible cabin, high seating position and practical premium family motoring.
Best engine: The 218i (petrol) or 218d (diesel).
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Pick this one if…
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Pick the B-Class for a high seating position, a big boot and efficient engines in a premium compact MPV.
Best engine: The B 200 (petrol) or B 200 d / B 220 d (diesel) — the sweet spot.
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Performance
B38 218i · Petrol vs M282 B 200 · Petrol
| BMW 2 Series | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
140 hp
|
163 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
220 Nm
|
250 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,2 s
|
8,2 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
205 km/h
|
223 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
97,9 hp/t
|
108,3 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
121 g/km
Winner
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145 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,3 L/100km
Winner
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5,9 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| BMW 2 Series | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
468 L
Winner
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455 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.510 L
|
1.540 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,73 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,34 m
|
4,42 m
|
| Width |
1,80 m
|
1,80 m
|
| Height |
1,56 m
|
1,56 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW 2 Series | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (transverse, front-wheel-drive base) | MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base, shared with the A-Class W177, CLA C118 and GLA H247) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38/B48 petrol · B37/B47 diesel · PHEV | M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic · 7-speed DCT · 6-speed manual | 7G-DCT / 8G-DCT dual-clutch (no manual) |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d-TEMP (later) | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW 2 Series
- EGR clogging on diesels
- Timing chain & cooling system (petrol)
- Suspension wear
- Software updates & recalls
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- OM654 diesel: AdBlue / NOx sensor faults and DPF clogging more common on short trips
- 7G-DCT/8G-DCT needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- Early M282 (1.3): elevated oil consumption reported
- 4MATIC differential can show noise/wear at high mileage
Pros
BMW 2 Series
- Flexible interior
- Elevated seating position
- Modular B-series engines
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- High seating position with a 455 L boot growing to ~1,540 L — roomier than a C-segment hatchback
- Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (B 200 d: 150 hp / 320 Nm, ~4.2 L/100 km)
- MFA2 platform shared with the A-Class W177, with MBUX dual-screen and optional 4MATIC
- B 250 e plug-in hybrid: 218 hp system output and 450 Nm, company-car friendly
Cons
BMW 2 Series
- FWD less engaging than traditional BMWs
- Boot smaller than a true family MPV
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- OM654 diesel: AdBlue / NOx sensor faults and DPF clogging more common on short trips
- 7G-DCT/8G-DCT needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
- Early M282 (1.3): elevated oil consumption reported
- 4MATIC differential can show noise/wear at high mileage
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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