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BMW 2 Series vs Ford Mustang (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,785

Car 1

Car 2

2 SeriesMustangMSRP + destination$40,775$34,990Torque258 lb-ft350 lb-ftMPG combined31 mpg26 mpgCargo, max15.2 cu ft13.3 cu ftRear legroom32.2 in29.0 inFront legroom41.4 in44.5 inSeats54
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD vs Mustang EcoBoost Fastback RWD
Measure2 SeriesMustangWinner
MSRP + destination$40,775$34,990Mustang
Horsepower228 hp to 241 hp315 hpN/A
Torque258 lb-ft350 lb-ftMustang
MPG combined31 mpg26 mpg2 Series
Cargo, max15.2 cu ft13.3 cu ft2 Series
Cargo, seats upN/A13.3 cu ftN/A
Rear legroom32.2 in29.0 in2 Series
Front legroom41.4 in44.5 inMustang
Length178.5 in to 179.1 in189.4 inN/A
Width70.9 in75.4 inNot scored
Curb weightN/A3,579 lbN/A
TowingN/A1,000 lbN/A
Seats542 Series
Ground clearance6.0 inN/AN/A
0-60 mphN/A5.4 s estimateN/A
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 mi2 Series

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD
$40,000		Mustang EcoBoost RWD
$40,440		$440
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback RWD
$32,995		2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD
$40,000		$7,005

Cost to run

Mustang costs $4,356 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
Cost2 SeriesMustang
MSRP + destination$40,775$34,990
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,239$1,477
Fuel or charging, 6 years$7,432$8,862
Total, 6 years$48,207$43,852

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: 2 Series wins.

Mustang wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceMustang14%
MPG2 Series16%
PowerN/A
Space2 Series12%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked