BMW 2 Series

BMW 2 Series Coupé at a glance

The family also includes the M2, which has its own page in our BMW catalogue.

Generations and model history

F22/F23 (2014-2021). Production of the coupé began in Leipzig in November 2013, next to the F20 1 Series hatchback with which it shared its basis; the F23 convertible followed in 2014. The range started with a 1.5-litre three-cylinder 218i and ended with six-cylinder M235i and, from 2016, M240i models. A facelift (LCI) arrived in July 2017, when the 225d was dropped; darkened rear lights followed in March 2019. Gearboxes were a six-speed manual, an eight-speed automatic or a seven-speed dual-clutch.

G42 (2021-). Revealed in July 2021, the second generation moved to the CLAR architecture of the G20 3 Series and the G22 4 Series and gained roughly 50:50 weight distribution. There is no convertible and no manual gearbox. Launch versions were 220d, 220i, 230i and the M240i xDrive; the 218i joined in 2022. ADAC lists a model update with new versions from August 2024.

Engines, transmissions and performance

All G42 models use the ZF eight-speed automatic. In the US, the 230i is rated at 190 kW (255 hp) and the M240i at 285 kW (382 hp). The 220i reaches 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and 236 km/h flat out (ADAC).

Figures are for coupés with rear-wheel drive; xDrive versions of the M235i and M240i were 0.2 s quicker. Use our power converter to translate the American hp ratings.

The M2 and racing versions

The fastest 2 Series cars carry the M2 name. The F87 M2 of 2016 used the N55 3.0-litre six with 272 kW (370 PS) and 465 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. The M2 Competition replaced it in 2018 with the S55 engine from the M3 and 302 kW (410 PS); the M2 CS of 2020, planned at 2,200 units, had 331 kW (450 PS) and 550 Nm. The second-generation M2 (G87), revealed in October 2022, is based on the G42 and uses a detuned S58 3.0 twin-turbo six with 600 Nm; it is one of the few current BMWs still offered with a manual gearbox.

For customer racing, BMW built the M235i Racing (2014-2018) with 245 kW (333 PS), an eight-speed automatic and a mechanical limited-slip differential, followed from the 2019 season by the M240i Racing with 254 kW (345 PS) and 460 Nm.

Dimensions, space and boot

G42 figures are ADAC data for the 2025 220i; Wikipedia gives 4,547 mm and 1,418 mm for the launch car. The boot stayed at 390 litres across both generations.

Fuel economy and running costs

ADAC lists the 2025 220i at 6.4 l/100 km (about 37 mpg US) and 145 g/km of CO2 on the WLTP combined cycle. German list prices from August 2025 start at EUR 46,300 for the 218i with M Sport package, rise to EUR 50,200 for the 220i and EUR 54,000 for the 230i; the 220d costs EUR 53,400 (from August 2024). Every version in the German list carries the M Sport package; M Sport Pro adds EUR 2,950-3,350. Try our cost of ownership calculator for running costs.

Trims and equipment

German G42 coupés are listed only with the M Sport or M Sport Pro package. All G42s have the eight-speed Steptronic; the 230i gets the Steptronic Sport version.

Safety

Euro NCAP tested the G42 in 2022 (2.0 diesel, right-hand drive): 82% for adult occupants, 81% for children, 67% for vulnerable road users and 64% for safety assist. We could not find a separate Euro NCAP result for the F22/F23. See other coupés in our safety ratings.

Reliability and known issues

We found no sourced pattern of faults specific to the 2 Series Coupé. Its B38, B48 and B58 engines are widely used across BMW's range; early F22 diesels used the older N47 unit before the B47 took over in 2015.

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