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BMW 2 Series vs Subaru BRZ (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,720

Car 1

Car 2

2 SeriesBRZMSRP + destination$40,775$37,055Torque258 lb-ft184 lb-ftMPG combined31 mpg25 mpgCargo, max15.2 cu ft6.3 cu ftRear legroom32.2 in29.9 inFront legroom41.4 in41.5 inSeats54Ground clearance6.0 in5.1 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD vs BRZ Limited RWD
Measure2 SeriesBRZWinner
MSRP + destination$40,775$37,055BRZ
Horsepower228 hp to 241 hp228 hpN/A
Torque258 lb-ft184 lb-ft2 Series
MPG combined31 mpg25 mpg2 Series
Cargo, max15.2 cu ft6.3 cu ft2 Series
Cargo, seats upN/A6.3 cu ftN/A
Rear legroom32.2 in29.9 in2 Series
Front legroom41.4 in41.5 inAbout the same
Length178.5 in to 179.1 in167.9 inN/A
Width70.9 in70.1 inNot scored
Curb weightN/A2,881 lbN/A
Seats542 Series
Ground clearance6.0 in5.1 in2 Series
0-60 mphN/A5.8 s estimateN/A
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 228 Gran Coupe FWD
$40,000		BRZ Series.Yellow Manual RWD
$39,360		$640
BRZ Limited RWD
$35,860		2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD
$40,000		$4,140

Cost to run

BRZ costs $1,936 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 SeriesBRZ
MSRP + destination$40,775$37,055
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,239$1,536
Fuel or charging, 6 years$7,432$9,216
Total, 6 years$48,207$46,271

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: 2 Series wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceBRZ9%
MPG2 Series19%
PowerN/A
Space2 Series59%
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