2020 BMW 2 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.2s
- M240i xDrive AWD, 335 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 15 of 24 convertibles (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 18 of 24 convertibles (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M240i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,662 lb | 183 | 10.9 | 4.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $47,800 |
| M240i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,519 lb | 190 | 10.5 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $45,800 |
| M240i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,944 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $52,400 |
| M240i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,856 lb | 174 | 11.5 | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $50,400 |
| M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 301 hp | 331 lb-ft | 3,605 lb | 167 | 12.0 | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,500 |
| 230i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,512 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 5.2 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $37,300 |
| 230i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $35,300 |
| M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 2.0L | 301 hp | N/A | 3,944 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 5.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,500 |
| 230i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,680 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $41,100 |
| 230i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $43,100 |
| 228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 228 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,534 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $43,700 |
| 228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 2.0L | 228 hp | N/A | 3,944 lb | 116 | 17.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $37,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 4 | 248 hp | 230i RWD | $35,300 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 228 hp | 228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | $37,500 | +$2,200 | $1,422 | $0 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 301 hp | M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | $45,500 | +$8,000 | $1,477 | +$55 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4 | 335 hp | M240i RWD | $45,800 | +$300 | $1,536 | +$114 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 12 | 230i RWD | $35,300 | 4.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 230i RWD: 248 hp, 27 mpg, $35,300. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
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What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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