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2016 BMW 2 Series

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$32,850 – $50,750 MSRP across 9 builds, plus $995 destination

2016 BMW 2 Series

Key Specifications

Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Combined MPG
26 mpg
Seating
4
Cargo volume (seats up)
13.8 cu ft
Curb weight
3,260 lb
Displacement
2 L
Fuel tank
13.7 gal

Base build: 228i Coupe. Figures vary by build — see each trim.

2016 BMW 2 Series trims

Trims (4)MSRP fromCompare
228i

2.0L Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4, RWD, 240 hp, 27 mpg · 3 builds

$32,850

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228i xDrive

2.0L Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4, AWD, 240 hp, 27 mpg · 2 builds

$34,850

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M235i

3.0L Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6, RWD, 320 hp, 24 mpg · 2 builds

$44,150

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M235i xDrive

3.0L Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6, AWD, 320 hp, 23 mpg · 2 builds

$46,150

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Each trim comes in one or more builds — drivetrain, cab and bed choices with their own price and weight. Compare ticks the trim's base build; every build is listed below.

Across all 9 builds

Horsepower
240–320 hp
Torque
255–330 lb-ft
Combined MPG
23–27 mpg
Curb weight
3,260–3,915 lb
Seating
4
Cargo volume (seats up)
11.8–13.8 cu ft

2016 BMW 2 Series Specifications & Features

Specifications of the 228i Coupe build. Figures for other trims are on their individual pages.

Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2 L
Displacement (cu in)
122 cu in
Cylinders
4
Fuel system
Gasoline Direct Injection
Aspiration
Turbo
Horsepower
240 hp
Horsepower RPM
5,000 rpm
Torque
255 lb-ft
Torque RPM
1,250 rpm
Recommended fuel
Premium
Transmission
Manual
Transmission detail
Manual w/OD
Speeds
6
Transmission order code
ZMT
Drivetrain
RWD
1st gear ratio
4.32:1
2nd gear ratio
2.46:1
3rd gear ratio
1.66:1
4th gear ratio
1.23:1
5th gear ratio
1:1
6th gear ratio
0.85:1
Reverse ratio
3.93:1
Final drive ratio
3.91:1
Limited-slip differential
No
City MPG
22 mpg
Highway MPG
34 mpg
Combined MPG
26 mpg
Range (city)
301.4 mi
Range (highway)
465.8 mi
Fuel tank
13.7 gal
CO₂ emissions
6.8 tons/yr
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Length
174.7 in
Width (without mirrors)
69.8 in
Height
55.8 in
Front track
59.9 in
Rear track
61.3 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)
35.8 ft
Seating
4
Front headroom
40.1 in
Front legroom
41.5 in
Front shoulder room
54.4 in
2nd-row headroom
36.5 in
2nd-row legroom
33 in
2nd-row shoulder room
53.4 in
Cargo volume (seats up)
13.8 cu ft
Curb weight
3,260 lb
Front suspension
Strut
Rear suspension
Multi-Link
Steering
Rack-Pinion
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
ABS
4-Wheel
Front disc brakes
Yes
Rear disc brakes
Yes
Front rotor diameter
12.3 in
Rear rotor diameter
11.4 in
Hill descent control
No
Hill start assist
Yes
Front wheel diameter
17 in
Front wheel width
7 in
Rear wheel diameter
17 in
Rear wheel width
7 in
Front wheel material
Aluminum
Rear wheel material
Aluminum
Front tire size
P205/50HR17
Rear tire size
P205/50HR17
Alternator capacity
170 A
Basic warranty (years)
4 yr
Basic warranty (miles)
50,000 mi
Basic warranty unlimited miles
No
Powertrain warranty (years)
4 yr
Powertrain warranty (miles)
50,000 mi
Powertrain warranty unlimited miles
No
Corrosion warranty (years)
12 yr
Corrosion warranty unlimited miles
Yes
Roadside assistance (years)
4 yr
Free maintenance (years)
4 yr
Free maintenance (miles)
50,000 mi

2016 BMW 2 Series builds & prices (9)

Tick up to 4 builds — from this or any other vehicle — to compare them spec by spec.

  • $32,850
  • $32,850
  • $34,850
  • $38,650
  • $40,650
  • $44,150
  • $46,150
  • $48,750
  • $50,750

2016 BMW 2 Series recalls (1)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns issued for the 2016 BMW 2 Series. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific car has had the remedy applied.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMPAug 12, 2024 NHTSA 24V608000 · 720,796 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.