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2023 BMW 2 Series Coupe review
The mid-range point in the 2 Series Coupe line-up could easily be the sweet spot for most buyers, such are the 230i's all-round talents.
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Matt Campbell
BMW 2 Series vs Renault Megane R.S. Trophy Comparison
BMW 2 Series
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
2024 BMW
2 Series
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2024 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Based on the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy R.S. ULTIME
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
50L
400 to 415 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$56,900 - $96,000
$63,000 - $70,500
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive value for money
- Looks terrific
- More practical than you’d think
Misses
- Ride is very hard, even for a sports coupe
- Not going to thrill like the six-pot or M model
- Four-star safety score
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks hardcore, puts out loads of grunt
- One of the most engaging hot hatches
- Huge grip, deft handling
Misses
- No extra power for its final send-off, pricey
- Four-wheel steering may polarise
- Can get thirsty
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5800 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | - | |
