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Does the 2023 BMW 2 Series need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$257extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Coupes97%Convertibles93%Sedans65%SUVs54%Hatchbacks36%Trucks20%Minivans0%
296 models (2023). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2023 BMW 2 Series: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
228i Gran Coupe FWD2.0L 4cylPremium28$1,371$1,629
230i RWD2.0L 4cylPremium29$1,324$1,572
228i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689
230i xDrive AWD2.0L 4cylPremium28$1,371$1,629
M235i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689
M240i RWD3.0L 6cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
M240i xDrive AWD3.0L 6cylPremium26$1,477$1,754

Rivals

2023 BMW 2 Series and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2023 BMW 2 Series228i Gran Coupe FWDPremium
2023 Nissan ZSport RWDPremium
2023 Dodge ChallengerSXT RWDRegular

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked