BMW 2 Series vs Ford Mustang
2025 2 Series and 2026 Mustang compared
Comparing the base builds — the 2025 BMW 2 Series 230i and the 2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.
2025 BMW
2 Series
From $39,600 · range $39,600 – $52,600
Base build: 230i Coupe
2026 Ford
Mustang
From $32,995 · range $32,995 – $103,490
Base build: EcoBoost Fastback
BMW 2 Series vs Ford Mustang: the differences
- Starting priceThe Ford Mustang starts $6,605 lower ($32,995 vs $39,600 MSRP).
- HorsepowerThe Ford Mustang has more power (315 hp vs 255 hp for the BMW 2 Series).
- TorqueThe Ford Mustang has more torque (350 lb-ft vs 295 lb-ft for the BMW 2 Series).
- Combined MPGThe BMW 2 Series has better fuel economy (30 mpg vs 26 mpg for the Ford Mustang).
- SeatingSame for both: 4
- Cargo volume (seats up)The BMW 2 Series has more cargo space (13.8 cu ft vs 13.3 cu ft for the Ford Mustang).
- Curb weightThe Ford Mustang is heavier (3,579 lb vs 3,519 lb for the BMW 2 Series).
Full specs compared
2025 BMW 2 Series 230i$39,600 | 2026 Ford Mustang EcoBoost$32,995 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4 |
| Engine order code | — | 99H |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2.3 L |
| Displacement (cu in) | 122 cu in | 140 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection | Port/Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Turbo | Turbo |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 315 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 5,000 rpm | 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | 1,550 rpm | 3,000 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Transmission detail | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission order code | 2TB | 44U |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| 1st gear ratio | 5:1 | 4.7:1 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 3.2:1 | 2.98:1 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 2.14:1 | 2.15:1 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.72:1 | 1.77:1 |
| 5th gear ratio | 1.31:1 | 1.52:1 |
| 6th gear ratio | 1:1 | 1.27:1 |
| 7th gear ratio | 0.82:1 | 1:1 |
| 8th gear ratio | 0.64:1 | 0.85:1 |
| Reverse ratio | 3.46:1 | 4.87:1 |
| Final drive ratio | 2.81:1 | 3.15:1 |
| Limited-slip differential | No | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 130 mph | — |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 26 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 35 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 30 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Range (city) | 356.2 mi | 352 mi |
| Range (highway) | 479.5 mi | 528 mi |
| Fuel tank | 13.7 gal | 16 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 5.9 tons/yr | 6.7 tons/yr |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 6 | 5 |
| EPA size class | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 107 in |
| Length | 179 in | 189.4 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 72.4 in | 75.4 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | 81.4 in | — |
| Height | 54.8 in | 55 in |
| Front track | 62.4 in | 62 in |
| Rear track | 62.9 in | 64.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5 in | — |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 36.4 ft | 36.5 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger volume | 88 cu ft | 82.8 cu ft |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 44.5 in |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Front hip room | — | 54.9 in |
| 2nd-row headroom | 35 in | 34.8 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | 32.2 in | 29 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | 51.7 in | 52.2 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | — | 47.4 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 13.8 cu ft | 13.3 cu ft |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 3,579 lb |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | Strut | Strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Steering | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc |
| ABS | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Front rotor diameter | — | 12.6 in |
| Rear rotor diameter | — | 12.6 in |
| Hill descent control | No | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| Front wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Front wheel width | 7.5 in | 8 in |
| Rear wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Rear wheel width | 7.5 in | 8 in |
| Front wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Rear wheel material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Front tire size | P225/45HR18 | P235/50WR18 |
| Rear tire size | P225/45HR18 | P235/50WR18 |
| Warranty | ||
| Basic warranty (years) | 4 yr | 3 yr |
| Basic warranty (miles) | 50,000 mi | 36,000 mi |
| Basic warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Powertrain warranty (years) | 4 yr | 5 yr |
| Powertrain warranty (miles) | 50,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Corrosion warranty (years) | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Corrosion warranty unlimited miles | Yes | Yes |
| Roadside assistance (years) | 4 yr | 5 yr |
| Roadside assistance (miles) | — | 60,000 mi |
| Free maintenance (years) | 3 yr | — |
| Free maintenance (miles) | 36,000 mi | — |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| NHTSA overall rating | — | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal crash | — | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (driver) | — | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side crash | — | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side barrier | — | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side pole | — | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover | — | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover risk | — | 7.9% |
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BMW 2 Series vs Ford Mustang: questions answered
- Which is cheaper, the BMW 2 Series or the Ford Mustang?
- The Ford Mustang is cheaper. Its base EcoBoost starts at $32,995 MSRP, $6,605 less than the BMW 2 Series at $39,600. Destination, tax and dealer fees come on top of both.
- Which is more powerful, the BMW 2 Series or the Ford Mustang?
- The Ford Mustang makes 315 hp in base form, against 255 hp for the BMW 2 Series.
- Which gets better gas mileage, the BMW 2 Series or the Ford Mustang?
- The BMW 2 Series is rated at 30 mpg combined, against 26 mpg for the Ford Mustang.
- Which has more cargo space, the BMW 2 Series or the Ford Mustang?
- The BMW 2 Series has 13.8 cu ft of cargo space, against 13.3 cu ft for the Ford Mustang.
- Which seats more people, the BMW 2 Series or the Ford Mustang?
- Both seat 4.