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2021 BMW 2 Series dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

178.5in long

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178.5 in long105.1 in wheelbase55.6 intall81.9 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 15 convertibles (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 BMW 2 Series: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseTurning circle
228i Gran Coupe RWD, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD178.5 in70.9 in81.9 in55.6 in105.1 in37.1 ft
230i RWD174.7 in69.8 in81.9 in55.8 in105.5 in35.8 ft
230i xDrive AWD174.7 in69.8 in81.9 in55.8 in105.5 in37.1 ft
228i Gran Coupe FWD, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD178.5 in70.9 in81.9 in55.9 in105.1 in37.1 ft
230i RWD174.7 in69.8 in81.9 in55.6 in105.5 in35.8 ft
230i xDrive AWD174.7 in69.8 in81.9 in55.6 in105.5 in37.1 ft
M240i RWD178.5 in69.8 in81.9 in55.4 in105.5 in35.8 ft
M240i xDrive AWD178.5 in69.8 in81.9 in55.4 in105.5 in37.1 ft
M240i xDrive AWD178.5 in69.8 in81.9 in55.6 in105.5 in37.1 ft
M240i RWD178.5 in69.8 in81.9 in55.6 in105.5 in35.8 ft
2021 BMW 2 Series: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
228i Gran Coupe RWD3,803 lb
230i RWD3,435 lb
228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD3,999 lb
230i xDrive AWD3,578 lb
228i Gran Coupe FWD3,393 lb to 4,065 lb
230i RWD3,735 lb
228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD3,534 lb
230i xDrive AWD3,541 lb to 4,065 lb
M240i RWD3,600 lb
M240i xDrive AWD3,721 lb
M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD3,605 lb
M240i xDrive AWD3,999 lb
M240i RWD3,871 lb
2021 BMW 2 Series: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
228i Gran Coupe RWD, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD11.8 cu ft41.5 in31.8 in40.5 in37.0 in
230i RWD, 230i xDrive AWD, M240i RWD, M240i xDrive AWD13.8 cu ft41.5 in33.0 in40.1 in36.5 in
228i Gran Coupe FWD, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWDN/A41.4 in31.8 in38.2 in37.0 in
230i RWD, 230i xDrive AWD, M240i xDrive AWD, M240i RWD11.8 cu ft41.5 in31.8 in40.5 in37.0 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,803 lb
Kilograms
1,725 kg
US tons
1.9 tons

228i Gran Coupe RWD. All trims: 3,435 lb to 3,999 lb.

Heavier than 71% of 15 convertibles (2021).

Garage fit

2021 BMW 2 Series in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes85.5 in36.5 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes109.5 in48.5 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes61.5 in84.5 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes109.5 in108.5 in
2021 BMW 2 Series through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes14.1 in28.4 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes26.1 in28.4 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 81.9 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 85.5 in spare length. 36.5 in each side.
  • Door: 26.1 in spare width. 28.4 in above the roof.

Size class

Subcompact convertible.

Longer than 29% of 15 convertibles (2021).

Median of 15 convertibles (2021): 181.5 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 11.8 cu ft. More than 67% of 10 convertibles (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 BMW 2 Series and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs 2 SeriesCargo, seats upvs 2 Series
Mercedes-Benz S-Class198.1 in+19.6 in14.1 cu ft+2.3 cu ft
Audi A5187.2 in+8.7 inN/AN/A
Mercedes-Benz C-Class184.5 in+6.0 in12.6 cu ft+0.8 cu ft
Ferrari Portofino180.6 in+2.1 in10.3 cu ft-1.5 cu ft
BMW 2 Series178.5 in-11.8 cu ft-
Porsche 718 Boxster172.4 in-6.1 in4.4 cu ft-7.4 cu ft
BMW Z4170.7 in-7.8 in9.9 cu ft-1.9 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

228i Gran Coupe RWD.

Front legroom
41.5 inMore than 30% of 11 convertibles (2021).
Rear legroom
31.8 inLowest of 6 convertibles (2021).
Front headroom
40.5 inHighest of 10 convertibles (2021).
Rear headroom
37.0 inMore than 33% of 7 convertibles (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked