| Year Make Model | 2014 BMW 2 Series 228i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) |
| Vehicle Type | RWD 2dr 4-passenger coupe |
| Base MSRP | $33,025 |
| Options on test vehicle | M Sport Package ($3,000 -- includes 18-inch wheels, adaptive M suspension, sport seats, high-gloss black trim highlight, aluminum hexagon interior trim, M steering wheel, aerodynamic kit, rear spoiler, shadowline exterior trim, anthracite headliner); Dynamic Handling Package ($1,000 -- includes variable sport steering); M Sport Brakes ($650); Melbourne Red Metallic Paint ($550). |
| As-tested MSRP | $38,225 |
| Assembly location | Leipzig, Germany |
| North American parts content (%) | 5 |
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Turbocharged, direct-injected inline-4, gasoline with auto stop-start |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,997/122 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 7,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 240 @ 5,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 255 @ 1,450 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Eight-speed automatic with console shifter and steering-mounted paddles with sport/competition modes |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I: 4.71; II: 3.14; III: 2.11; IV: 1.67; V: 1.29; VI: 1.00; VII: 0.84; VIII: 0.67; R: 3.30 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.08 |
| Differential(s) | Rear: Electronic brake-actuated limited slip |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, driver-adjustable multimode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, driver-adjustable multimode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional, variable-ratio, rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 14.5 to 10 |
| Tire make and model | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| Tire type | Asymmetrical summer, performance, run-flat (32 psi cold front; 38 psi cold rear) |
| Tire size, front | 225/40R18 88Y |
| Tire size, rear | 245/35R18 88Y |
| Wheel size, front | 18-by-7.5 inches |
| Wheel size, rear | 18-by-8 inches |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | 13.4-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron rotors with four-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 11.4-inch one-piece ventilated cast-iron rotors with two-piston fixed calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.0 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 3.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 5.1 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 7.6 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 13.5 @ 101.0 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 4.8 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.5 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.0 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.0 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 8.6 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 14.6 @ 99.6 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 5.4 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 28 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 111 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 68.1 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 65.5 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.88 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.88 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 43.3 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 75.6 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 63.8 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,000 |
| Acceleration comments | Best launch was achieved without using launch control (LC), though the technique was very similar to that of launch control. The 228's LC is really just a metered power brake. We used brake torque to launch but metered the throttle carefully to achieve less wheelspin than LC produced. Best runs were using automatic shifting. Stunning power from the four-cylinder makes the six seem utterly pointless. |
| Braking comments | Wow. Solid, consistent brake response. Short stopping distances and a chassis that's unruffled by panic stops. Impressive. |
| Handling comments | Slalom: Lenient stability control allows you to throw the 2 Series around a lot before it intervenes. When ESC does step in it does so mildly but effectively. Very good calibration here. This car feels lighter and more willing to change direction than the 235i I drove at the media introduction. Skid pad: Good grip and balance, but lacks steering feel right at the limit. Wants to understeer at steady state, but can be provoked into throttle oversteer if you're aggressive. Still, this isn't a car that will spin easily. Very controllable. Textbook RWD. |
| Test date | 4/15/2014 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 79.8 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 16.3 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.7 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.6 - tail/cross |
| Odometer (mi.) | 2,214 |
| Fuel used for test | 91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 32/38 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 28 combined/23 city/36 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 20.3 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 13.7 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 493.2 |
| Edmunds estimated monthly fuel cost ($) | N/A |
| Stereo description | 10-speaker stereo system with CD player |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via proprietary cable |
| Satellite radio | Optional |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Not available |
| Rear seat video and entertainment | Not available |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Optional, hard-drive based |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Standard |
| Smart entry/Start | Optional |
| Parking aids | Optional parking sonar front and rear back-up camera |
| Blind-spot detection | Optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Optional departure warning |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Optional |
| Night Vision | Not available |
| Driver coaching display | Standard |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,300 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,344 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 51.3/48.7 |
| Length (in.) | 174.5 |
| Width (in.) | 69.8 |
| Height (in.) | 55.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 105.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.9 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 61.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 36.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.5 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.2 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 13.8 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 12 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
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