2016 BMW 2 Series

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Rating9.3

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Subcompact Coupe
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$32,850 - $50,750
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Legit quick acceleration even with the base engine

Cramped rear seats even by coupe standards

The standard feature and packages list have been revised

Handling precision is so sharp and spot on

The inline-6 engine is low on fuel economy

The cabin is well designed and laid out with all the creature comforts

Specs & Features

$34,850

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 2016 BMW 2 Series Coupe is a subcompact coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $38,650. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi TT Coupe, the Nissan 370Z Coupe, and the less powerful Subaru BRZ Limited Coupe. Between 2 trims, the 2 Series Coupe offers a single powertrain option. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine capable of making 240 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque. 8-speed automatic transmission is standard whereas the rear-wheel drive model gets an option for a 6-speed manual as well. The 2 Series Coupe reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.7 seconds with the automatic transmission, which gets pumped up to 5.1 seconds with the manual transmission. Depending on the transmission, the 2 Series Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy of between 26 and 27 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

With a standalone trim offered as an RWD and AWD, we recommend the latter for the enhanced driving experience. While the standard feature list is already impressive, buyers can burnish this aspect by adding the optional Driver Assistance package which adds front and rear parking sensors and a rearview camera and cost an additional $950.

Trims

    228i
    $32,850 onwards
    • 17-Inch alloy wheels
    • Automatic headlights
    • Dual-Zone automatic climate control
    M235i
    $44,150 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 8AM
    • Horsepower: 320 hp @ 5800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 330 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$32,850- $50,750

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

9.26

Horsepower

320 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

330 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

Capacity

4

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$42,900- $51,900

Gasoline

7.95

220 hp @ 4500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

-

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$42,900- $46,400

Gasoline

8.67

220 hp @ 4500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

4

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$25,700- $48,300

Gasoline

8.37

275 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

4

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$26,995- $65,945

Gasoline

8.24

305 hp @ 6350 rpm

268 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$24,145- $41,895

Gasoline

8.54

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$25,395- $28,495

Gasoline

7.59

200 hp @ 7000 rpm

151 lb.-ft. @ 6400 rpm

4

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2016 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.4 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    2016 Audi TTS

    Ranked #1

    4.6 sec13.3 sec155 mph
    2016 Audi TT

    Ranked #2

    5.3 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    5.4 sec13.6 sec-
    5.5 sec14.1 sec142 mph
    6.2 sec14.5 sec152 mph

    2016 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg35 mpg27 mpg13.7 gal.315.1/479.5 mi.
      2016 Audi TT

      Ranked #2

      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/435 mi.
      2016 Audi TTS

      Ranked #2

      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.- -
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg13.2 gal.290.4/396 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg19 gal.399/570 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/555 mi.

      2016 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.57.5 in.5.2 in.116.2 in.
        188.3 in.74.7 in.53.1 in.4 in.110.7 in.
        188.3 in.75.4 in.54.4 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        166.7 in.69.9 in.50.6 in.4.9 in.101.2 in.
        2016 Audi TTS

        Ranked #5

        165 in.72.1 in.52.8 in.4 in.98.6 in.

        2016 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.65.5 cu.ft.
          9.1 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi TT

          Ranked #4

          12 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          16.2 cu.ft.93.9 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.

          2016 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.
            147 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.147 cu.ft.-
            2016 Audi TT

            Ranked #3

            74.7 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2016 Audi TTS

            Ranked #4

            50.3 cu.ft.-50.3 cu.ft.76 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.65.5 cu.ft.-
            81.4 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.121 ft.

            2016 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -785 lbs.3300 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3834 lbs.
              --3339 lbs.
              --3526 lbs.
              --2764 lbs.
              2016 Audi TTS

              Ranked #2

              -794 lbs.- -

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