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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clbzv84s300008a46ceyg40l2.jpg)
Matt Campbell
BMW 2 Series vs Caterham Seven Comparison
BMW 2 Series
Caterham Seven
2024 BMW
2 Series
vs
2024 Caterham
Seven
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
0.0
8.1
NA
0.0
Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Based on the Caterham Seven
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
36L
223 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
12 month
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$56,900 - $99,990
$74,800 - $115,000
Save with CarExpert
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
NA
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Alloy Wheels Special 15 Inch (+$1,100)
- Battery Master Switch (+$365)
- Carpet Floor Covering (+$265)
- Carbon Fibre Front Guards Painted (+$1,010)
- Carbon Leather Trim Seats (+$1,320)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 1596 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 100kW - 177kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5800 | 6800 - 8500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 160Nm - 206Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 4100 - 6300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 11 | |
