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2020 BMW 2 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.2s

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2 Series: 4.2 s2.7 s6.7 sQuicker on the left
24 convertibles (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 BMW 2 Series: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
M240i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl335 hp369 lb-ft3,662 lb18310.94.2 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$47,800
M240i RWD3.0L 6-cyl335 hp369 lb-ft3,519 lb19010.54.4 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$45,800
M240i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl335 hp369 lb-ft3,944 lb17011.84.4 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$52,400
M240i RWD3.0L 6-cyl335 hp369 lb-ft3,856 lb17411.54.5 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$50,400
M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl301 hp331 lb-ft3,605 lb16712.04.6 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$49,500
230i xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft3,512 lb14114.25.2 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$37,300
230i RWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.3 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$35,300
M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L301 hpN/A3,944 lb15313.15.5 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$45,500
230i RWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft3,680 lb13514.85.6 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$41,100
230i xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.6 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$43,100
228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl228 hp258 lb-ft3,534 lb12915.56.0 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$43,700
228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L228 hpN/A3,944 lb11617.36.8 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl4248 hp230i RWD$35,300Base$1,422Base
2.0L 4-cyl2228 hp228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD$37,500+$2,200$1,422$0
2.0L 4-cyl2301 hpM235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD$45,500+$8,000$1,477+$55
3.0L 6-cyl4335 hpM240i 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.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed automatic12230i RWD$35,3004.2 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.

2 Series by year

4.0 s4.2 s4.4 s4.6 s4.8 s2014201620182020202220242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

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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.

How values are checked