Does the 2021 BMW 2 Series need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$257extra a year
- Premium listed for the 230i RWD.
- All 11 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 100% of 14 convertibles (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230i RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| 230i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 228i Gran Coupe FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| 230i RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 230i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| M240i RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| M240i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 to 27 | N/A | N/A |
| M240i RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| M240i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree