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
2024 BMW 2 Series M240i xDRIVE vs 2024 BMW 2 Series M235i xDRIVE GRAN COUPE Comparison
BMW 2 Series
BMW 2 Series
2024 BMW 2 Series
M240i xDRIVE
vs
2024 BMW 2 Series
M235i xDRIVE GRAN COUPE
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
9.0
8.1
8.1
7.0
Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
52L
416 km
49L
372 km
Warranty
5 year
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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
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2998 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 285kW | 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1900 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 | 9.5 | |
