BMW 2 Series
14 model years from 2014 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- 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
2024 2 Series
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
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
2 Series changes by model year
- 2027
- New hybrid version
- 2024
- New body dimensions: 0.7 in shorter, wheelbase −2.8 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2023
- New body dimensions: 0.7 in longer, wheelbase +2.8 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2022
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2020
- New body dimensions: 3.6 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2019
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2018
- Lightest version 280 lb heavier
- 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
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 31 MPG | 179.1 in | 3,541 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 31 MPG | 179.1 in | 3,541 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 178 in | 3,541 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 178 in | 3,541 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 178.7 in | 3,891 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 178 in | 3,541 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 178 in | 3,541 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 178 in | 3,541 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,545 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,545 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,219 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,549 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 174.4 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2026 2 Series
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Audi A3 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Acura Integra | 32 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →




