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2021 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 s2.6 s6.2 sQuicker on the left
16 convertibles (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2021 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 hp368 lb-ft3,721 lb18011.14.2 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$46,350
M240i RWD3.0L 6-cyl335 hp368 lb-ft3,600 lb18610.74.4 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$46,350
M240i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl335 hp368 lb-ft3,999 lb16811.94.4 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$50,950
M240i RWD3.0L 6-cyl335 hp368 lb-ft3,871 lb17311.64.5 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$50,950
M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl301 hp331 lb-ft3,605 lb16712.04.7 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$49,600
230i xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft3,578 lb13914.45.2 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$37,900
230i RWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft3,435 lb14413.95.3 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$35,900
M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L301 hpN/A3,999 lb15113.35.5 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$45,500
230i RWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ft3,735 lb13315.15.6 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$41,850
230i xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp258 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.6 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$43,850
228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl228 hp258 lb-ft3,534 lb12915.56.0 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$42,050
228i Gran Coupe FWD2.0L 4-cyl228 hp258 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.3 sTested8-speed automaticFWD$40,050
228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L228 hpN/A3,999 lb11417.56.9 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$37,700
228i Gran Coupe RWD2.0L228 hpN/A3,803 lb12016.77.3 sEstimateN/ARWD$35,700

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-cyl4228 hp228i Gran Coupe RWD$35,700Base$1,422Base
2.0L 4-cyl4248 hp230i RWD$35,900+$200$1,371-$51
2.0L 4-cyl2301 hpM235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD$45,500+$9,600N/AN/A
3.0L 6-cyl4335 hpM240i RWD$46,350+$850$1,600+$178

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 automatic13230i RWD$35,9004.2 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 228i Gran Coupe RWD: 228 hp, 27 mpg, $35,700. 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