| BMW 2 Series | |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Production: | 2014–2021 |
| Assembly: | Germany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant) |
| Class: | Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Related: | BMW 1 Series (F20) |
| Wheelbase: | 26901NaN1 |
| Length: | 44321NaN1 |
| Width: | 17741NaN1 |
| Height: | 14181NaN1 |
| Weight: | 1340- |
| Predecessor: | BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) |
| Successor: | BMW 2 Series (G42) |
| Sp: | uk |
| Designer: | Christopher Weil[1] |
| Model Code: | F22 (Coupé) F23 (Convertible) |
The first generation of the coupé and convertible range of the BMW 2 Series subcompact executive car consists of the BMW 2 Series (F22) for the coupé version and BMW 2 Series (F23) for the convertible version. The F22/F23 was in production from November 2013 through 2021 and is often collectively referred to as the F22.
The F22 was released as the successor to the E82 1 Series coupé and E88 1 Series convertible. It is currently produced in Leipzig, previously alongside the F20 1 Series hatchback range.[2]
The high-performance F87 M2 model was produced in the coupe body style. It is powered by the BMW N55 and BMW S55 turbocharged inline-six engines.
The United States was the most popular market for the 2 Series, accounting for one-third of all sales, followed by Germany and Great Britain.[3]
The coupé model premiered at the 2014 North American International Auto Show, with sales beginning in March 2014.[4] The convertible model premiered later in October at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, and launched in February 2015.[5] The exterior design was led by Christopher Weil.
The F22 2 Series has a 50:50 weight distribution and features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a five-link rear suspension.[6] Compared to the E82 1 Series coupé, the F22 2 Series is 721NaN1 longer, 261NaN1 wider, and 51NaN1 lower.[7] The 2 Series also has 61NaN1 more front headroom and 211NaN1 more rear legroom, and has an additional 20litres trunk space at 390litres.[8] The 2 Series has a reduced drag coefficient of 0.29 for the 220i Coupé.[9]
Convertible models feature a 20% increase in rigidity compared to the E88 1 Series convertible and feature an electric convertible top that can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds at speeds up to 500NaN0.[10]
All models meet the Euro 6 exhaust emissions standard.[11]
Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, iDrive with a 6.5-inch display, and 60:40 split folding rear seats.[12] The 2 Series is available in Sport Line, Modern Line, and M Sport trim.[13] Sport line models feature gloss black exterior trim, while Modern line models feature aluminium exterior trim.[14] M Sport models feature a 101NaN1 lower suspension, sport seats, and M exterior styling.[15]
218-230 with the M Sport trim and M235-240 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a splitter, side skirts, lip spoiler and diffuser.
Optional equipment includes automatic parking, traffic sign recognition, a Harman Kardon HiFi system, and Apple CarPlay.[16] Models are also available with iDrive Professional Navigation which features a larger 8.8-inch display with a built-in SIM card with LTE support, allowing for automatic over-the-air updates for live traffic information and on-street parking information.[17]
| Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218i | 2015–2020 | B38A15M0 1.5 L I3 turbo | 1000NaN0 at 4,500–6,000 rpm | 2200NaN0 at 1,250 rpm | 8.9 s | |
| 220i | 2014–2016 | N20B20 2.0 L I4 turbo | 1350NaN0 at 5,000–6,250 rpm | 2700NaN0 at 1,250–4,500 rpm | 7.0 s | |
| 2016–2021 | B48B20 2.0 L I4 turbo | 2900NaN0 at 1,250–4,500 rpm | 7.2 s | |||
| 228i | 2014–2016 | N20B20 2.0 L I4 turbo | 1800NaN0 at 5,000–6,500 rpm | 3500NaN0 at 1,250–4,800 rpm | 5.7 s | |
| 230i | 2016–2021 | B48B20 2.0 L I4 turbo | 1850NaN0 at 5,200 rpm | 3500NaN0 at 1,450–4,800 rpm | 5.6 s | |
| M235i/M235i xDrive | 2014–2016 | N55B30O0 3.0 L I6 turbo | 2400NaN0 at 5,800–6,000 rpm | 4500NaN0 at 1,300–4,500 rpm | 4.7/4.5 s | |
| M240i/M240i xDrive | 2016–2021 | B58B30O0 3.0 L I6 turbo | 2500NaN0 at 5,500 rpm | 5000NaN0 at 1,520–4,500 rpm | 4.6/4.4 s | |
| M2 | 2015–2018 | N55B30T0 3.0 L I6 turbo | 2720NaN0 at 6,500 rpm | 4650NaN0 at 1,450–4,750 rpm | 4.3 s | |
| M2 Competition | 2018–2021 | S55 3.0 L I6 twin turbo | 3020NaN0 at 5,370–7,200 rpm | 5500NaN0 at 2,350–5,230 rpm | 4.2 s | |
| M2 CS | 2020 | S55 3.0 L I6 twin turbo | 3310NaN0 at 6250 rpm | 5500NaN0 at 2,350–5,500 rpm | 4.0 s |
| Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218d | 2014–2015 | N47D20O1 2.0 L I4 turbo | 1050NaN0 at 4,000 rpm | 3200NaN0 at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 8.6 s |
| 2015– | B47D20 2.0 L I4 turbo | 1100NaN0 at 4,000 rpm | 3200NaN0 at 1,500–3,000 rpm | 8.2 s | |
| 220d | 2014–2015 | N47D20O1 2.0 L I4 turbo | 1350NaN0 at 4,000 rpm | 3800NaN0 at 1,750–2,750 rpm | 7.1 s |
| 2015– | B47D20 2.0 L I4 turbo | 1400NaN0 at 4,000 rpm | 4000NaN0 at 1,750–2,500 rpm | ||
| 225d | 2014–2015 | N47D20T1 2.0 L I4 twin turbo | 1600NaN0 at 4,400 rpm | 4500NaN0 at 1,500–2,500 rpm | 6.3 s |
| 2015–2019 | B47D20 2.0 L I4 twin turbo | 1650NaN0 at 4,400 rpm | 4500NaN0 at 1,500–3,000 rpm | 6.2 s |
See main article: BMW M2.
In November 2015, BMW unveiled their high-performance version of the 2 Series, the M2, with sales beginning in 2016 and only being available as a 2-door coupe.[18] [19] The Competition replaced the standard car in 2018[20] [21] with the CS being revealed in November 2019 and sales beginning in March 2020, with 2,200 units planned.[22]
For 2015 BMW sold the M235i Track Edition as a limited production model in certain markets. In Canada, it was limited to 50 units. It came with the same N55B30 engine as the standard M235i, but was equipped with a limited-slip differential, M Performance suspension, and M Performance exhaust, while power seat motors and the sunroof were eliminated to save weight. Other changes included special wheels, carbon mirror caps, a trunk lip spoiler, and a full M Performance aerodynamics package.[23] [24]
The following changes were available from summer 2016:
The following changes apply to facelift models, which were launched in July 2017:
The following are production figures for the 2 Series:[30]
| Year | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 41,038 | |
| 2015 | 157,144 | |
| 2016 | 196,183 | |
| 2017 | 181,113 | |
| 2018 | 152,215 |
BMW does not break down sales between 2 series variants such as the F22, F23, F87, F45, and F46. The F45 and F46 make up the majority of 2 series sales globally.