2021 BMW 2 Series Trims Comparison
2021 2 Series trim level differences
The 2021 BMW 2 Series is available as both a coupe and convertible in two trim levels: 230i and 240i. The 230i is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four (248 horsepower, 258 lb-ft), while the M240i gets a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six (335 hp, 368 lb-ft). Rear-wheel drive is standard, and BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system is available as an option. An eight-speed automatic is standard on all models. A manual transmission is available as a no-cost option on rear-wheel-drive 230i and M240i coupes and the M240i convertible.
Which 2021 2 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?
While we love the buttery smooth engine in the M240i, we think most people will be more than satisfied with the base 230i trim. It's still plenty quick and is available with most of the M240i's features.
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| Vehicle | 2 Series 230i | 2 Series 230i xDrive | 2 Series M240i | 2 Series M240i xDrive |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | Not Available | Not Available |
| Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | optional | optional | optional | optional |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 248 hp @ 5,200 rpm | 248 hp @ 5,200 rpm | 335 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 335 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm | 368 lb-ft @ 1,520 rpm | 368 lb-ft @ 1,520 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 3.0 l | 3.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 6 | inline 6 |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 205/50R17 | 205/50R17 | 225/40R18 (FRONT)
245/35R18 (REAR) | 225/40R18 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.5-in | 17 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in (Front)
18 X 8.0-in (Rear) | 18 X 7.5-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | standard | standard | optional | standard |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 23 / 33 / 27 MPG | 21 / 30 / 24 MPG | 21 / 30 / 24 MPG | 21 / 30 / 24 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 315 / 452 miles | 288 / 411 miles | 288 / 411 miles | 288 / 411 miles |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 35.8 ft. | 37.1 ft. | 35.8 ft. | 37.1 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,680 lb. | 3,821 lb. | 3,856 lb. | 3,944 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.1 in. | 5.1 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 78.1 in. | 78.1 in. | 78.1 in. | 78.1 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 69.8 in. | 69.8 in. | 69.8 in. | 69.8 in. |
| Height | 55.6 in. | 55.6 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. |
| Length | 174.7 in. | 174.7 in. | 175.9 in. | 175.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in. | 105.9 in. | 105.9 in. | 105.9 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo Space | 11.8 cu. ft. | 11.8 cu. ft. | 11.8 cu. ft. | 11.8 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 in. | 54.4 in. | 54.4 in. | 54.4 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.0 in. | 37.0 in. | 37.0 in. | 37.0 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 31.8 in. | 31.8 in. | 31.8 in. | 31.8 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $58,855 | $60,712 | $65,319 | $63,233 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.78 | $0.81 | $0.87 | $0.84 |
| Depreciation | $14,306 | $14,356 | $19,167 | $17,928 |
| Financing | $5,148 | $4,948 | $6,093 | $5,842 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,122 | $2,049 | $2,465 | $2,374 |
| Fuel | $13,638 | $15,330 | $15,330 | $15,330 |
| Insurance | $4,990 | $4,948 | $5,485 | $4,550 |
| Maintenance | $11,267 | $11,267 | $9,395 | $9,395 |
| Repairs | $7,384 | $7,814 | $7,384 | $7,814 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black SensaTec, leatherette Black SensaTec w/Red Stitching, leatherette Oyster Dakota, leather Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Stitching, leather Oyster/Black SensaTec, leatherette Black Dakota w/Black Contrast Stitching, leather Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather | Black SensaTec, leatherette Black SensaTec w/Red Stitching, leatherette Oyster Dakota, leather Black Dakota w/Red Highlight and Stitching, leather Oyster/Black SensaTec, leatherette Black Dakota w/Black Contrast Stitching, leather Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather | Black SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Dakota, leather Oyster/Black SensaTec, leatherette Black Dakota w/Black Contrast Stitching, leather Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather | Black SensaTec, leatherette Oyster Dakota, leather Oyster/Black SensaTec, leatherette Black Dakota w/Black Contrast Stitching, leather Coral Red Dakota w/Black Highlight, leather Cognac Dakota w/Dark Brown Highlight, leather |
| Exterior | Estoril Blue Metallic Jet Black Sunset Orange Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Mineral White Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Alpine White | Estoril Blue Metallic Jet Black Sunset Orange Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Mineral White Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Alpine White | Long Beach Blue Metallic Estoril Blue Metallic Sunset Orange Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Mineral White Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Alpine White | Long Beach Blue Metallic Estoril Blue Metallic Sunset Orange Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Mineral White Metallic Black Sapphire Metallic Alpine White |