BMW 2 Series vs Dodge Challenger (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$4,400
- 2 Series: 5 mpg better, longer warranty.
- Challenger: $4,400 cheaper, 75 hp more.
- Challenger wins 6 of 8 measures.
| Measure | 2 Series | Challenger | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $38,795 | $34,395 | Challenger |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 303 hp | Challenger |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft | Challenger |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | 2 Series |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 16.2 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 16.2 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | 33.1 in | Challenger |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | Challenger |
| Length | 178.5 in | 197.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in | 75.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,393 lb to 3,891 lb | 3,841 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 1,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 to 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.2 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 s tested | 3.9 s published | Challenger |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 2 Series |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Series 228i Gran Coupe FWD $37,800 | Challenger GT AWD $39,100 | $1,300 |
| Challenger SXT RWD $32,800 | 2 Series 228i Gran Coupe FWD $37,800 | $5,000 |
Cost to run
Challenger costs $2,611 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 2 Series | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $38,795 | $34,395 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $47,024 | $44,412 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Challenger wins.
2 Series wins if Power weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Challenger | 11% |
| MPG | 2 Series | 18% |
| Power | Challenger | 25% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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