BMW Motorrad C 400 GT vs BMW Motorrad CE 02
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad C 400 GT and BMW Motorrad CE 02 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The C 400 GT costs ₹6,75,073 more than the CE 02, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 150% extra.
The CE 02 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the C 400 GT and 6.5/10 for the CE 02.
Category by category
Price
CE 02
The CE 02 starts ₹6,75,073 lower (₹4,49,900 against ₹11,24,973), about ₹21,410 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CE 02
The CE 02 is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
C 400 GT
C 400 GT has the better power-to-weight ratio: 157 against 104 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
C 400 GT
C 400 GT adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the CE 02 does not have on any variant.
Features
CE 02
CE 02 gets usd front forks, fast charging, removable battery and regenerative braking and 4 more items.
City manners
CE 02
CE 02 is 72 kg lighter and lower in the seat (745 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the C 400 GT if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is city errands
- your priority is family use
Buy the CE 02 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is short city commutes
- your priority is home charging
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | C 400 GT | CE 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹11,24,973 | ₹4,49,900 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹12,53,727 | ₹4,62,929 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,58,450 | ₹13,945 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹60,180 | ₹22,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹14,89,857 | ₹5,09,094 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradC 400 GT | BMW MotorradCE 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹11,24,973 | ₹4,49,900 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹35,680 | ₹14,270 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 350 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | — |
| Power | 33.5 bhp | — |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 28 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | — |
| Transmission | Automatic automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 11 kW |
| Battery | — | 3.9 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 108 km |
| Charging time | — | 5.1 hrs |
| Top speed | 139 km/h | 95 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 214 kg | 142 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12.8 L | — |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm | 1351 mm |
| Length | 2210 mm | 1970 mm |
| Width | 835 mm | 876 mm |
| Height | 1437 mm | 1140 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 265 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 239 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 265 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork with 35 mm diameter | Upside-Down Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Double Aluminum swingarm, Double spring struts, adjustable preload | Adjustable Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-R15 | 120/80-R14 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R14 | 150/70-R14 |
C 400 GT vs CE 02: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the C 400 GT or the CE 02?
- The CE 02 is cheaper by ₹6,75,073 at the base variant (₹4,49,900 against ₹11,24,973 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the C 400 GT and CE 02 in Delhi?
- About ₹7,90,798: roughly ₹12,53,727 for the C 400 GT and ₹4,62,929 for the CE 02, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹14,89,857 for the C 400 GT and ₹5,09,094 for the CE 02, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The CE 02 comes out ₹9,80,763 ahead.
