Is the 2022 BMW 2 Series a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Family car: 0 of 4. Seats: 4 seats. Needs 5 or more.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 55.9 in. Class middle half 56.0 to 57.6 in.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 0 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $103 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 6% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 2 Series a good family car?
No. Passes 0 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | Median 35.8 in | 87 | No |
| Rear headroom | 35.0 in | Median 37.3 in | 87 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.8 cu ft | Median 14.0 cu ft | 77 | No |
Is the 2 Series a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,700 | Median $40,475 | 90 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 149 hp to 345 hp | 92 | Yes |
| Length | 178.5 in | Median 191.8 in | 86 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.2 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 91 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 2 Series a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 91 sedans
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 37% of 85
Is the 2 Series a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 55.9 in tall | 56.0 to 57.6 in tall | 87 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | Median 38.6 in | 85 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.2 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 2 Series a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the 2 Series worth the money?
Yes. Priced 6% below cars like it.
- Price, 228i Gran Coupe FWD
- $35,700
- Predicted price
- $37,844
- Gap
- -$2,144 (-6%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 2 Series a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Series 228i Gran Coupe FWD | $35,700 | 11.4 cents | 12.0 cu ft | 228 hp |
| Nissan Altima 2.0 SR FWD | $31,250 | 11.0 cents | 15.4 cu ft | 236 hp |
Compared with 497 trims of other makes, sedans, 2022.
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