Skip to content
GizmoDriver

BMW 2 Series vs Dodge Challenger (2023)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,400

Car 1

Car 2

2 SeriesChallengerMSRP + destination$38,795$34,395Horsepower228 hp303 hpTorque258 lb-ft268 lb-ftMPG combined28 mpg23 mpgRear legroom32.2 in33.1 inFront legroom41.4 in42.0 in0-60 mph6.3 s3.9 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
2 Series 228i Gran Coupe FWD vs Challenger SXT RWD
Measure2 SeriesChallengerWinner
MSRP + destination$38,795$34,395Challenger
Horsepower228 hp303 hpChallenger
Torque258 lb-ft268 lb-ftChallenger
MPG combined28 mpg23 mpg2 Series
Cargo, maxN/A16.2 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats upN/A16.2 cu ftN/A
Rear legroom32.2 in33.1 inChallenger
Front legroom41.4 in42.0 inChallenger
Length178.5 in197.9 inNot scored
Width72.4 in75.7 inNot scored
Curb weight3,393 lb to 3,891 lb3,841 lbN/A
TowingN/A1,000 lbN/A
Seats4 to 55N/A
Ground clearanceN/A5.2 inN/A
0-60 mph6.3 s tested3.9 s publishedChallenger
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 mi2 Series

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
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.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
Cost2 SeriesChallenger
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.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceChallenger11%
MPG2 Series18%
PowerChallenger25%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked