2019 BMW 2 Series

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Rating7.9

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Subcompact Coupe
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$35,300 - $43,100
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

A powerful engine paired with a head-turning design

The rear seats are best suited for kids

The parking sensors are now offered as a standard feature

Best in-class handling and smooth shifting transmission

Fun-to-drive and easy to use features

Specs & Features

$35,300

price

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 BMW 2 Series Coupe makes for an excellent contender in the compact coupe class. With 2 trims on offer, the BMW 2 Series has a base MSRP of $35,300, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $37,300, competing directly with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, the Nissan 370Z, and the Audi TT. Only a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission. Together, they produce 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 5.4 seconds, the 2 Series coupe maintains a combined fuel economy of 27 MPG. BMW offers the 2 Series coupe in 11 stunning colors, with the Melbourne Red Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

With 2 trims and multiple optional packages offered on the 2019 BMW 2 Series coupe, our recommendation is the xDrive trim. This trim is the top tiered trim and offers a long list of standard safety features. Buyers can also purchase the M sport package of Luxury package to add additional bling to their beautiful 2 Series. 

Trims

    230i
    $35,300 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 248 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$35,300- $43,100

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.88

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

Capacity

4

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$52,400- $68,800

Gasoline

8.04

349 hp @ 5400 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1370 rpm

4

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$44,600- $62,000

Gasoline

7.53

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

4

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$53,400- $62,750

Gasoline

8.26

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$26,395- $46,595

Gasoline

8.17

310 hp @ 5500 rpm

350 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

4

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$44,900- $48,400

Gasoline

7.14

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.12

288 hp @ 5400 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.59

641 hp @ 6000 rpm

627 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.29

471 hp @ 7100 rpm

398 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

4

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$56,900- $80,700

Gasoline

7.79

300 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

2

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2019 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.3 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    3.2 sec11.4 sec190 mph
    2019 Audi S5

    Ranked #2

    4.4 sec13.1 sec155 mph
    4.4 sec12.6 sec-
    2019 Audi TTS

    Ranked #2

    4.4 sec13.4 sec155 mph
    4.7 sec12.9 sec-

    2019 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg35 mpg28 mpg13.7 gal.328.8/479.5 mi.
      24 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.-
      21 mpg34 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.379.2/537.2 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18 gal.432/612 mi.
      2019 Audi TT

      Ranked #3

      23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/449.5 mi.
      2019 Audi TTS

      Ranked #4

      23 mpg29 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/420.5 mi.

      2019 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.
        201.3 in.79.4 in.64.5 in.6.2 in.118.2 in.
        197.9 in.75.7 in.57.5 in.5.2 in.116.2 in.
        194.6 in.73.5 in.58.2 in.5.7 in.117.1 in.
        188.3 in.75.4 in.54.4 in.5 in.107.1 in.
        188.3 in.74.7 in.53.1 in.5 in.110.7 in.

        2019 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.8 cu.ft.120.9 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.
          6.9 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.172 cu.ft.
          6.9 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.147 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.
          2019 Audi TT

          Ranked #4

          12 cu.ft.63 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          5.4 cu.ft.85.9 cu.ft.68.9 cu.ft.

          2019 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            41 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.98 ft.
            68.9 cu.ft.5.4 cu.ft.68.9 cu.ft.-
            6.9 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-
            147 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.147 cu.ft.-
            2019 Audi TTS

            Ranked #5

            57.5 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            2019 Audi S5

            Ranked #6

            -57.5 cu.ft.-76 ft.

            2019 BMW 2 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -785 lbs.3373 lbs.
              7000 lbs.-4844 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1092 lbs.3894 lbs.
              -720 lbs.4280 lbs.
              2019 Audi S5

              Ranked #3

              -1058 lbs.3847 lbs.
              -789 lbs.3574 lbs.

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