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.
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Matt Campbell
2023 BMW 2 Series vs 2024 Ford Mustang Comparison
BMW 2 Series
Ford Mustang
2023 BMW
2 Series
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2024 Ford
Mustang
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.1
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Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Based on the Ford Mustang
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
59L - 61L
502 to 946 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$56,900 - $91,900
$64,990 - $103,002
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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
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
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:
- Shadow Black
- Vapour Blue
- Atlas Blue
- Grabber Blue
- Dark Matter Grey
- Carbonised Grey
- Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 2261 - 5038 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L, 3.0L | 0.0, 5.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3, TURBO 6 | NOT APPLICABLE, V8, TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 198kW - 349kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5800 | 5400 - 7250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 430Nm - 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 3000 - 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 9.5 - 11 | |
