2018 BMW 2 Series

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$34,950 – $52,050 MSRP across 8 builds, plus $995 destination

2018 BMW 2 Series

Key Specifications

Horsepower
248 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Combined MPG
28 mpg
Seating
4
Cargo volume (seats up)
13.8 cu ft
Curb weight
3,373 lb
Displacement
2 L
Fuel tank
13.7 gal

Base build: 230i Coupe. Figures vary by build — see each trim.

2018 BMW 2 Series trims

Trims (4)MSRP fromCompare
230i

2.0L Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4, RWD, 248 hp, 28 mpg · 2 builds

230i xDrive

2.0L Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4, AWD, 248 hp, 27 mpg · 2 builds

M240i

3.0L Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6, RWD, 335 hp, 24 mpg · 2 builds

M240i xDrive

3.0L Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6, AWD, 335 hp, 24 mpg · 2 builds

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 8 builds

Horsepower
248–335 hp
Torque
258–369 lb-ft
Combined MPG
24–28 mpg
Curb weight
3,373–3,944 lb
Seating
4
Cargo volume (seats up)
11.8–13.8 cu ft

2018 BMW 2 Series Specifications & Features

Specifications of the 230i 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
248 hp
Horsepower RPM
5,200 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft
Torque RPM
1,450 rpm
Recommended fuel
Premium
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission detail
Automatic w/OD
Speeds
8
Transmission order code
2TB
Drivetrain
RWD
1st gear ratio
5:1
2nd gear ratio
3.2:1
3rd gear ratio
2.14:1
4th gear ratio
1.72:1
5th gear ratio
1.31:1
6th gear ratio
1:1
7th gear ratio
0.82:1
8th gear ratio
0.64:1
Reverse ratio
3.46:1
Final drive ratio
2.81:1
Limited-slip differential
No
0–60 mph
5.3 s
Top speed
130 mph
City MPG
24 mpg
Highway MPG
35 mpg
Combined MPG
28 mpg
Range (city)
328.8 mi
Range (highway)
479.5 mi
Fuel tank
13.7 gal
CO₂ emissions
6.3 tons/yr
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Length
174.7 in
Width (without mirrors)
69.8 in
Width (with mirrors)
78.1 in
Height
55.8 in
Front track
59.9 in
Rear track
61.3 in
Ground clearance
5.5 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
3,373 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
7.5 in
Rear wheel diameter
17 in
Rear wheel width
7.5 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)
3 yr
Free maintenance (miles)
36,000 mi

2018 BMW 2 Series builds & prices (8)

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

  • $34,950
  • $36,950
  • $40,750
  • $42,750
  • $45,450
  • $47,450
  • $50,050
  • $52,050

2018 BMW 2 Series recalls (2)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns issued for the 2018 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:ENGINEJul 10, 2018 NHTSA 18V465000 · 5,309 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELNov 14, 2017 NHTSA 17V719000 · 3,188 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Risk: If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. 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.