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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 BMW M8 Comparison
BMW 2 Series
BMW M8
2024 BMW
2 Series
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2024 BMW
M8
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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 BMW M8
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
68L
707 to 728 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$56,900 - $99,990
$359,900 - $380,000
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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
- Carbon Bucket Seats (+$6,100)
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes (+$16,500)
- Carbon Exterior Pack (+$10,300)
- Individual Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,800)
- Individual Metallic Special Paint (+$4,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2998 | 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 285kW | 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5800 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 500Nm | 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1900 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 10 | |
