Is the 2023 BMW 2 Series a good car?
Yes.
4 of 6checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Horsepower 228 hp. Class 232 hp to 564 hp.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 55.9 in. Class middle half 49.1 to 54.7 in.
- 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 | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $139 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 15% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- 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?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | Median 30.3 in | 16 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 35.0 in | Median 34.8 in | 17 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.8 cu ft | Median 9.3 cu ft | 18 | Yes |
Is the 2 Series a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,800 | Median $74,700 | 33 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 232 hp to 564 hp | 34 | No |
| Length | 178.5 in | Median 180.1 in | 34 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.2 ft | Median 37.0 ft | 28 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 16.0 cents | 35 | 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 $139.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 35 coupes
- $139
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 4% of 31
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 | 49.1 to 54.7 in tall | 34 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | Median 38.2 in | 21 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.2 ft | Median 37.0 ft | 28 | 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 15% below cars like it.
- Price, 228i Gran Coupe FWD
- $37,800
- Predicted price
- $44,674
- Gap
- -$6,874 (-15%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 2 Series a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 134 trims of other makes, coupes, 2023.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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