BMW 2 Series vs Honda Prelude (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,420
- 2 Series: $2,420 cheaper, 1 more seat.
- Prelude: 13 mpg better, 5.2 in more rear legroom.
- Each wins 3 of 7 measures.
| Measure | 2 Series | Prelude | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,775 | $43,195 | 2 Series |
| Horsepower | 228 hp to 241 hp | 200 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 134 lb-ft to 232 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 31 mpg | 44 mpg | Prelude |
| Cargo, max | 15.2 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 15.1 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | 37.4 in | Prelude |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | Prelude |
| Length | 178.5 in to 179.1 in | 178.4 in | N/A |
| Width | 70.9 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,261 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | 2 Series |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 7.0 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 2 Series |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD $40,000 | Prelude FWD $42,000 | $2,000 |
| Prelude FWD $42,000 | 2 Series 228 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD $42,000 | $0 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 2 Series | Prelude |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,775 | $43,195 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,239 | $873 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,432 | $5,236 |
| Total, 6 years | $48,207 | $48,431 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Prelude wins.
2 Series wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 2 Series | 6% |
| MPG | Prelude | 30% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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