BMW 2 Series second generation

BMW 2 Series second generation
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The BMW 2 Series second generation (since 2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 60 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: G42 · Sold in: European Union, France, United Kingdom, United States, and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,530–4,550 mm RDW4,520–4,540 mm TC4,547 mm
Width1,800–1,840 mm RDW1,800–1,840 mm TC1,839 mm
Height1,390–1,450 mm RDW1,390–1,420 mm TC1,418 mm
Wheelbase2,670–2,740 mm RDW2,670–2,740 mm TC2,741 mm
Front track1,555–1,589 mm ASTRA1,570–1,580 mm TC–
Rear track1,555–1,587 mm ASTRA1,570–1,590 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,606–1,765 kg TC1,560–1,865 kg
Mass in running order1,450–1,565 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,905–1,985 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,300–1,600 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer715–750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4–5 RDW––
Doors2–4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–283–340 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,492–2,577 L EPA–
Fuel tank––51–52 L
Performance
Top speed215–238 km/h RDW––
Torque220–400 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 195/55R17, 205/45R18, 235/35R19, 205/55R16, 195/60R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

21 complaints for model years 2022–2026. 1 crash · 1 fire · 4 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 60 versions of the BMW 2 Series second generation

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European Union 36 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2023–20251.5 L115 kW (156 PS)Hybrid5.4–5.9 L/100 km WLTP122–135 g/km–4,937
2024–20252.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Hybrid4.3–4.4 L/100 km WLTP113–115 g/km–1,856
2022–20252.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Hybrid6.1–6.6 L/100 km WLTP139–150 g/km–2,916
20251.5 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol5.9 L/100 km WLTP134 g/km–1,308
2022–20252.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel4.7–4.9 L/100 km WLTP123–130 g/km–5,797
2022–20252.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6.4–6.5 L/100 km WLTP147–149 g/km–5,022
2022–20252.0 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol6.6 L/100 km WLTP149–150 g/km–2,655
2022–20252.0 L145 kW (197 PS)Hybrid4.7–4.8 L/100 km WLTP124–126 g/km–1,050
2022–20252.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Petrol6.7–6.8 L/100 km WLTP153–154 g/km–1,793
2022–20251.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol5.7–5.9 L/100 km WLTP133–136 g/km–15,504
2022–20252.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Hybrid4.7–5.0 L/100 km WLTP124–132 g/km–1,946
2022–20251.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Plug-in hybrid0.7–0.9 L/100 km WLTP14.6–16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP16–21 g/km87–90 km1,813
2022–20252.0 L131 kW (178 PS)Petrol6.2–6.4 L/100 km WLTP144 g/km–5,093
20251.5 L115 kW (156 PS)Plug-in hybrid5.4 L/100 km WLTP122 g/km–46
2022–20251.5 L130 kW (177 PS)Plug-in hybrid0.7–0.8 L/100 km WLTP14.8–16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP15–19 g/km87–90 km346
20251.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Hybrid5.4 L/100 km WLTP122 g/km–25
20251.5 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol–130 g/km–14
20252.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Plug-in hybrid4.3 L/100 km WLTP112 g/km–12
2022–20241.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel4.5–4.7 L/100 km WLTP122–123 g/km–3,650
2022–20242.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel5.1–5.2 L/100 km WLTP136–137 g/km–2,949
2023–20241.5 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol–––38
2023–20243.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Petrol8.1–8.6 L/100 km WLTP185–195 g/km–29
20242.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol6.4 L/100 km WLTP144 g/km–13
20231.5 L110 kW (150 PS)Plug-in hybrid0.6 L/100 km WLTP14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP20 g/km89 km49
20232.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol–160 g/km–36
2022–20232.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel4.8–4.9 L/100 km WLTP126–128 g/km–96
2022–20232.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Hybrid4.7–4.8 L/100 km WLTP124 g/km–39
20232.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Hybrid–149 g/km–12
20231.5 L67 kW (91 PS)Petrol–129 g/km–11
20232.0 L67 kW (91 PS)Diesel–127 g/km–11
20222.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol7.9 L/100 km WLTP179 g/km–33
20221.5 L110 kW (150 PS)Plug-in hybrid–––13
20221.5 L206 kW (280 PS)Petrol–130 g/km–13
20222.0 L206 kW (280 PS)Petrol–144 g/km–11
20221.5 L80 kW (109 PS)Petrol6.1 L/100 km WLTP145 g/km–10
20222.0 L185 kW (252 PS)Petrol7.9 L/100 km WLTP181 g/km–10

United Kingdom 8 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2025–2026220i M Sport Coupé2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.4–6.7 L/100 km WLTP146–152 g/km
2026220i M Sport2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP150 g/km
2026220i M Sport Pro2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km WLTP147 g/km
2025–2026230i M Sport Coupé2.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.6–7.1 L/100 km WLTP151–161 g/km
2026230i M Sport2.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km WLTP151 g/km
2026230i M Sport Pro2.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km WLTP152 g/km
2025–2026M240i xDrive Coupé3.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.1–8.8 L/100 km WLTP185–200 g/km
2026M240i xDrive3.0 L288 kW (392 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km WLTP166 g/km

France 11 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2026218i Active Tourer1.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km WLTP140–141 g/km–
2026218i Gran Coupé1.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km WLTP127 g/km–
2026218i Gran Coupé1.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km WLTP127 g/km–
2026225e xDrive Active Tourer1.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Plug-in hybrid7-speed automatic0.6 L/100 km WLTP14.0 kWh/100 km WLTP14 g/km93 km
2026220i Active Tourer1.5 L115 kW (156 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km WLTP134 g/km–
2026218d Active Tourer2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.7–4.8 L/100 km WLTP124–125 g/km–
2026220d Coupé2.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Hybrid8-speed automatic4.5 L/100 km WLTP119 g/km–
2026220i Gran Coupé2.0 L131 kW (178 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km WLTP135 g/km–
2026220i Coupé2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km WLTP141 g/km–
2026M235i xDrive Gran Coupé2.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km WLTP162 g/km–
2026M240i xDrive Coupé3.0 L275 kW (374 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic8.1 L/100 km WLTP184 g/km–

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2022–2026SIDI2.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticRear-wheel drive29–30 MPG (7.8–8.1 L/100 km) EPA184–186 g/km
2022–2026SIDI2.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA194–205 g/km
2022–2024SIDI2.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA195–196 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2026Subcompact2.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km 5-cycle194–195 g/km
2024Compact2.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km 5-cycle205 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.