2016 BMW 2 Series Coupe M235i xDrive 8AT
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The 2016 BMW 2 Series Coupe M235i xDrive 8AT is a 320-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 coupe with an 8-speed sport automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $46,150 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 320 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque at 1300-4500 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The 2 Series Coupe measures 175.9 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,695 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $46,150 ($62,495 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $47,145 ($63,842 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 (N55) |
| Displacement | 2.979 L |
| Horsepower | 320 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 1300-4500 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve VALVETRONIC / Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | High Precision Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Sport Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.714 (36 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.143 (53 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.106 (80 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.667 (100 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.285 (130 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (168 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.839 (200 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.667 (251 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.295 |
| Final Drive | 3.077 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 13.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-pivot spring strut front suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link rear suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 37.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.4 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.4 in ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.5 x 18 |
| Wheels Rear | 8.0 x 18 |
| Tires Front | 225/40ZR18 |
| Tires Rear | 245/35ZR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.9 in |
| Width | 69.8 in |
| Height | 55.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Front Track | 59.7 in |
| Rear Track | 60.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,695 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 53.5% / 46.5% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 BMW 2 Series 2 DR AWD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 2 SERIES.
18 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 2 SERIES
Owner Complaints
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 2 SERIES (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 BMW 2 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.