BMW 2 Series vs FIAT 124 Spider (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$12,960
- 2 Series: 88 hp more, 2 more seats.
- 124 Spider: $12,960 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- 2 Series wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | 2 Series | 124 Spider | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,295 | $28,335 | 124 Spider |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 160 hp | 2 Series |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 2 Series |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 29 mpg | 124 Spider |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 4.9 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.8 cu ft | 4.9 cu ft | 2 Series |
| Rear legroom | 33.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in | 43.1 in | 124 Spider |
| Length | 174.7 in | 159.6 in to 160.2 in | N/A |
| Width | 69.8 in | 68.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,386 lb to 4,065 lb | 2,436 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 2 Series |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3 s tested | 6.7 s estimate | 2 Series |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Series 230i RWD $35,300 | 124 Spider Abarth RWD $29,390 | $5,910 |
| 124 Spider Classica RWD $25,390 | 2 Series 230i RWD $35,300 | $9,910 |
Cost to run
124 Spider costs $13,549 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 2 Series | 124 Spider |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,295 | $28,335 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $49,828 | $36,280 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 124 Spider wins.
2 Series wins if Price weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 124 Spider | 31% |
| MPG | 124 Spider | 7% |
| Power | 2 Series | 35% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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