8.1
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 Subaru BRZ Comparison
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2024 BMW
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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 Subaru BRZ tS
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
50L
440 to 475 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$56,900 - $96,000
$40,290 - $49,690
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
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 | ||
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5800 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 12.5 | |
