2015 BMW 2 Series

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Rating8.4

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Subcompact Coupe
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$32,100 - $47,700
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Adequately powerful and efficient turbocharged powertrain

Cramped rear seats

Available Track Handling Package

Superb driving dynamics and comfy ride quality

Limited rearward visibility

No other significant changes for 2015

Opulent cabin with superb material quality and supportive front seats

Optional features are expensive

Specs & Features

$33,900

price

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

255 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 BMW 2 Series Coupe is a subcompact coupe offered in a single trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $32,100. For that price, it mainly competes with the Scion FR-S Coupe and the Subaru BRZ Coupe. Available in a single trim, the 2 Series Coupe offers a single powertrain. It is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine making 240 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2 Series Coupe reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.4 seconds with the manual transmission, which gets pumped up to 5.0 seconds with the automatic. The 2 Series Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 13 striking colors the 2 Series Coupe comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2015 BMW 2 Series Coupe is a luxurious and fun-to-drive coupe in its segment. There is only one trim offered and we would recommend getting the Premium Package. It adds some extra features including Comfort Access keyless entry, a sunroof power front seats, lumbar support, and SiriusXM satellite radio.

Trims

    228i
    $32,100 onwards
    • 10-Speakers premium sound system
    • 17-Inch wheels
    • 6.5-inch display w/ Bluetooth
    • 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
    • Automatic headlights
    • Cruise control
    • Dual-Zone automatic climate control
    • Leatherette upholstery
    • Power-Folding & heated side mirrors
    • Rain-Sensing wipers
    M235i
    $43,100 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 8A
    • Horsepower: 320 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 330 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$25,695- $29,490

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.46

Horsepower

200 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

151 lb.-ft. @ 6400 rpm

Capacity

4

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$23,800- $46,170

Gasoline

8.21

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$32,100- $47,700

Gasoline

8.39

320 hp @ 5800 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

4

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$40,350- $51,700

Gasoline

8.27

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

-

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$52,500- $67,150

Gasoline

8.68

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$40,350- $43,350

Gasoline

7.89

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

4

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$26,995- $58,295

Gasoline

7.4

375 hp @ 5150 rpm

410 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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$23,705- $72,305

Gasoline

7.65

323 hp @ 6800 rpm

278 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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2015 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.4 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    2015 Audi S5

    Ranked #1

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    2015 Audi TTS

    Ranked #1

    4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    5.1 sec13.7 sec155 mph
    2015 Audi TT

    Ranked #3

    5.3 sec14.1 sec130 mph -
    5.5 sec14.1 sec144 mph

    2015 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      23 mpg36 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.315.1/493.2 mi.
      2015 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      2015 Audi TT

      Ranked #2

      22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.8 gal.347.6/489.8 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg13.2 gal.290.4/396 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg21 mpg16 gal.272/448 mi.
      2015 Audi S5

      Ranked #5

      17 mpg26 mpg20 mpg16.1 gal.273.7/418.6 mi.

      2015 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        174.7 in.69.8 in.55.8 in.5.5 in.105.9 in.
        197.9 in.75.7 in.57.1 in.5.2 in.116 in.
        190.6 in.75.5 in.54.2 in.4 in.112.3 in.
        188.3 in.75.4 in.54.4 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        2015 Audi S5

        Ranked #4

        182.7 in.73 in.53.9 in.4 in.108.3 in.
        166.7 in.69.9 in.50.6 in.4.9 in.101.2 in.

        2015 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.8 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          6.9 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.147 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          11.3 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
          2015 Audi TT

          Ranked #4

          13.1 cu.ft.73.9 cu.ft.24.7 cu.ft.
          16.2 cu.ft.93.9 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.

          2015 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            57.5 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.98 ft.
            57.5 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2015 Audi TTS

            Ranked #3

            57.5 cu.ft.-24.7 cu.ft.76 ft.
            81.4 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.110 ft.
            2015 Audi S5

            Ranked #5

            -12.2 cu.ft.-76 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.6 ft.

            2015 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -785 lbs.3300 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4082 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3719 lbs.
              --3526 lbs.
              2015 Audi S5

              Ranked #2

              -882 lbs.3858 lbs.
              2015 Audi TT

              Ranked #2

              -772 lbs.3175 lbs.

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