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
2023 BMW 2 Series vs 2024 Lexus LC Comparison
BMW 2 Series
Lexus LC
2023 BMW
2 Series
vs
2024 Lexus
LC
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.1
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Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Based on the Lexus LC BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
82L
951 to 1041 km
Warranty
5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$56,900 - $91,900
$203,550 - $218,550
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-down thrills
- Beautiful V8 soundtrack
- Looks and feels very special
Misses
- One thirsty mama
- Useless rear seats
- Odd transmission clunk at low speeds
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 | DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 4969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L, 3.0L | 5.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3, TURBO 6 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 351kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5800 | 7100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 12.3 | |
