2021 BMW 2 Series

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$35,900 – $52,950 MSRP across 8 builds, plus $995 destination

2021 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
3,386 lb
Displacement
2 L
Fuel tank
13.7 gal

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

2021 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, 24 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
3,386–3,944 lb
Seating
4
Cargo volume (seats up)
11.8–13.8 cu ft

2021 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
25 mpg
Highway MPG
32 mpg
Combined MPG
28 mpg
Range (city)
342.5 mi
Range (highway)
438.4 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
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
3,386 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
Front tire order code
258
Rear tire order code
258
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

2021 BMW 2 Series builds & prices (8)

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

  • $35,900
  • $37,900
  • $41,850
  • $43,850
  • $46,350
  • $48,350
  • $50,950
  • $52,950

2021 BMW 2 Series recalls (2)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns issued for the 2021 BMW 2 Series. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific car has had the remedy applied.

SEAT BELTSJul 20, 2021 NHTSA 21V554000 · 21,537 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such...

Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSMay 11, 2021 NHTSA 21V342000 · 2 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.

Risk: The support may separate from the roof liner and fall into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash necessitating the deployment of the head air bag.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on June 15, 2021 by telephone and the vehicle has been repaired. 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.