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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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comparison
BMW 2 Series
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2024 BMW
2 Series
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
60L - 66L
132 to 475 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$56,900 - $99,990
$129,575 - $134,140
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinct styling from C-Class, S-Class
- Solid spec inclusions, tech-luxe vibes
- Four-pot turbo punches above its weight
Misses
- Transmission is clunky at low speeds
- Expensive option packages
- Not as spacious in the rear as you'd think
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
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
- Instrument Cluster Display - 12.3 Inch (+$1,685)
- Illuminated Door Sill Panels - Special (+$490)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Power Door Closing (+$1,300)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 155kW - 190kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5800 | 5500 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 350Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 1600 - 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 9.8 | |
