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BMW 2 Series vs Honda Prelude (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,420

Car 1

Car 2

2 SeriesPreludeMSRP + destination$40,775$43,195MPG combined31 mpg44 mpgCargo, max15.2 cu ft15.1 cu ftRear legroom32.2 in37.4 inFront legroom41.4 in42.3 inSeats54
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD vs Prelude FWD
Measure2 SeriesPreludeWinner
MSRP + destination$40,775$43,1952 Series
Horsepower228 hp to 241 hp200 hpN/A
Torque258 lb-ft134 lb-ft to 232 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined31 mpg44 mpgPrelude
Cargo, max15.2 cu ft15.1 cu ftAbout the same
Cargo, seats upN/A15.1 cu ftN/A
Rear legroom32.2 in37.4 inPrelude
Front legroom41.4 in42.3 inPrelude
Length178.5 in to 179.1 in178.4 inN/A
Width70.9 in74.0 inNot scored
Curb weightN/A3,261 lbN/A
Seats542 Series
Ground clearance6.0 inN/AN/A
0-60 mphN/A7.0 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
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.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
Cost2 SeriesPrelude
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.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
Price2 Series6%
MPGPrelude30%
PowerN/A
SpaceAbout the same
TowingN/A

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked