2017 BMW 2 Series

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Rating8.7

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Subcompact Coupe
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$33,150 - $40,950
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Confident handling and powerful performance

The interior houses a lot of NVH while highway driving

The 2017 BMW 2 Series coupe gets new powertrain option

Refined interior with plenty of features

The suspension system males the drive jittery

Quick yet fuel efficient

Specs & Features

$33,150

price

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

2.0L 4cyl 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 BMW 2 Series Coupe is a subcompact coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $33,100. For that price, it mainly competes with the Toyota 86 Coupe and the Subaru BRZ Coupe. Between 2 trims, the 2 Series Coupe offers a single powertrains. It is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine making 248 horsepower and 258 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 5.3 seconds on its base engine. Depending on the transmission, the 2 Series Coupe can manage a combined fuel economy between 27 and 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

Since there's a single powertrain available on the 2017 2 Series 230i, we'd go with the xDrive version along with the $2,950 premium package for features such as keyless entry and ignition, 10-way power front sport seats, driver-seat memory functions and satellite radio among other features.

Trims

    230i
    $33,150 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Leatherette seats
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$33,150- $40,950

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.66

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

Capacity

4

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$41,200- $48,600

Gasoline

7.5

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$43,500- $47,000

Gasoline

8.15

220 hp @ 4500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

2

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$41,950- $59,300

Gasoline

8.54

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

4

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$44,450- $51,050

Gasoline

7.56

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1520 rpm

4

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$38,950- $53,300

Gasoline

7.72

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$40,155

Gasoline

7.2

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

4

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2017 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.3 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    4.4 sec-111 mph
    4.4 sec-96 mph
    2017 Audi TT

    Ranked #2

    5.3 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    5.5 sec14.3 sec130 mph
    2017 Audi A5

    Ranked #4

    6.3 sec15 sec130 mph

    2017 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.328.8/479.5 mi.
      21 mpg34 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/537.2 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/556.8 mi.
      2017 Audi TT

      Ranked #3

      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/435 mi.
      2017 Audi A5

      Ranked #3

      21 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.370.30/515.20 mi.
      19 mpg32 mpg25 mpg13.7 gal.287.7/438.4 mi.

      2017 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        174.7 in.69.8 in.55.8 in.5.5 in.105.9 in.
        184.8 in.72.4 in.54.9 in.5.3 in.107.5 in.
        184.4 in.72.8 in.54.9 in.4.9 in.112.2 in.
        182.6 in.71.9 in.54.2 in.5.1 in.110.6 in.
        2017 Audi A5

        Ranked #4

        182.1 in.73 in.54 in.5 in.108.3 in.
        175.9 in.69.8 in.55.4 in.5.1 in.105.9 in.

        2017 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.
          2017 Audi TT

          Ranked #1

          12 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          2017 Audi A5

          Ranked #3

          12.2 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.
          8.7 cu.ft.85.4 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.

          2017 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.76 ft.
            6.9 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-
            -10.4 cu.ft.--
            41 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2017 Audi A5

            Ranked #5

            8.8 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.8.8 cu.ft.232 ft.
            8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.-

            2017 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              785 lbs.3373 lbs.
              2017 Audi TT

              Ranked #1

              838 lbs.3373 lbs.
              1023 lbs.3727 lbs.
              790 lbs.3495 lbs.
              2017 Audi A5

              Ranked #1

              882 lbs.3483 lbs.
              700 lbs.3737 lbs.

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