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BMW 2 Series

14 model years from 2014 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

BMW 2 Series
Pictured: BMW G42 1X7A5766. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2014–2027
Class
Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars
Latest engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Best MPG
27–31 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns, all years
Fewest problems
2023
Interest
11,186 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2026 2 Series in brief

The 2026 BMW 2 Series is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 179 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,541 lb (228i Xdrive Gran Coupe).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (27 city / 39 highway), 6% better than the 2026 compact car average of 29.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,650 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The BMW 2 Series has 14 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2027, classed as Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars.

Its most efficient year was 2027 at 31 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 27 to 31 MPG.

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.

How the 2014 2 Series compares

The 2014 BMW 2 Series is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 174 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,300 lb (228i 2dr Coupe RWD).

About the BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since the year 2014. The 2 Series was created when BMW spun-off the 2-door models of the BMW 1 Series into a separate series.

From the Wikipedia article "BMW 2 Series", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2026 2 Series pros & cons

Full 2026 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

Best year

2024 2 Series

0 owner complaints · 0 recalls

No clear problem year

None of the 10 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Compare head to head

Compare the 2 Series with any other car →

2 Series changes by model year

  1. 2027
    • New hybrid version
  2. 2024
    • New body dimensions: 0.7 in shorter, wheelbase −2.8 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  3. 2023
    • New body dimensions: 0.7 in longer, wheelbase +2.8 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  4. 2022
    • Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
  5. 2020
    • New body dimensions: 3.6 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
  6. 2019
    • Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
  7. 2018
    • Lightest version 280 lb heavier
  8. 2015
    • All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 14 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20272.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo31 MPG179.1 in3,541 lbNot rated00
20262.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo31 MPG179.1 in3,541 lbNot rated00
20252.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo30 MPG178 in3,541 lbNot rated00
20242.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo30 MPG178 in3,541 lbNot rated00
20232.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo29 MPG178.7 in3,891 lbNot rated00
20222.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo29 MPG178 in3,541 lbNot rated00
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG178 in3,541 lbNot rated00
20202.0L 4-cyl turbo27 MPG178 in3,541 lbNot rated00
20192.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG174.4 in3,545 lbNot rated00
20182.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo28 MPG174.4 in3,545 lbNot rated00
20172.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo28 MPG174.4 in3,219 lbNot rated00
20162.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo27 MPG174.4 in3,549 lbNot rated00
20152.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo27 MPG174.4 in3,549 lbNot rated00
20142.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo27 MPG174.4 in3,300 lbNot rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — BMW 2 Series
2014: 27 MPG2015: 27 MPG2016: 27 MPG2017: 28 MPG2018: 28 MPG2019: 28 MPG2020: 27 MPG2021: 28 MPG2022: 29 MPG2023: 29 MPG2024: 30 MPG2025: 30 MPG2026: 31 MPG2027: 31 MPG2014201620182020202220242026max 31 MPG

Alternatives to the 2026 2 Series

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 BMW 3 Series31 MPGNot rated0
2026 Lexus IS22 MPGNot rated0
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class29 MPGNot rated0
2026 Tesla Model 3363 miNot rated1
2026 Audi A328 MPGNot rated0
2026 Acura Integra32 MPGNot rated0
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →