BMW 2 Series vs Nissan Z (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,490

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD vs Z Sport RWD
Measure	2 Series	Z	Winner
MSRP + destination	$40,775	$44,265	2 Series
Horsepower	228 hp to 241 hp	400 hp	N/A
Torque	258 lb-ft	350 lb-ft	Z
MPG combined	31 mpg	20 mpg	2 Series
Cargo, max	15.2 cu ft	6.9 cu ft	2 Series
Cargo, seats up	N/A	6.9 cu ft	N/A
Rear legroom	32.2 in	N/A	N/A
Front legroom	41.4 in	42.9 in	Z
Length	178.5 in to 179.1 in	172.4 in	N/A
Width	70.9 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	N/A	3,486 lb	N/A
Seats	5	2	2 Series
Ground clearance	6.0 in	4.8 in	2 Series
0-60 mph	N/A	4.4 s estimate	N/A
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD $40,000	Z Sport Manual RWD #481518 $42,970	$2,970
Z Sport RWD $42,970	2 Series 230i RWD $42,200	$770

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

2 Series costs $7,578 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: 2 Series wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.