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BMW2-Series coupe (2014-2021)

Used only
Medium Coupe
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£9,500Typical price

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BMW's replacement for the 1 Series Coupé from 2014-2021 was the BMW 2 Series. So is it just a sporty-styled two-door version of the 1 Series hatchback, or is the 2 Series Coupé a distinct model worthy of its own boot-badge? Find out in our full BMW 2 Series Coupé review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Apr 2025Last checked by Which?
May 2019First reviewed by Which?
Mar 2014Released

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

Safety kit

Model reliability 5-9 years

How we test model reliability 5-9 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

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Electric car reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

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General
Car body style	Coupe
Size and body style	Medium Coupe
Class	Medium
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£9,500 - £17,410
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	40.9 to 55.4mpg
Length	4,432mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,774mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	1,990mm
Height	1,418mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	4
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.2 m
On sale date	08 March 2014
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£14.49

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	230i Coupe M Sport Steptronic
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	2-litre (252hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Fuel tank capacity	52 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	16.65p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£78
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	162
Official fuel economy: NEDC	47.9
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6c
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	715kg
Engine test date	26 March 2018
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	220i M Sport Steptronic
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	2-litre (184hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Fuel tank capacity	52 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	16.65p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£78
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	158
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	680kg
Engine test date	21 July 2014
Car test programme	2012-2016

Engine three
Engine and trim name	220d M Sport Steptronic
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (184hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
Fuel tank capacity	52 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	14.49p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£92
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Low
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	134
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	710kg
Engine test date	27 March 2014
Car test programme	2012-2016

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