2021 BMW 2 Series Convertible 230i
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- Photo: 2018 BMW 218d M Sport 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2018 BMW 218d M Sport 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 220i Cabriolet Sport (F23) interior by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2021 BMW 2 Series Convertible 230i is a 248-hp 2.0-liter convertible with an 8-speed sport automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $41,850 MSRP.
It makes 248 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1450-4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
The 2 Series Convertible measures 174.7 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,680 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $41,850 |
| MSRP with Destination | $42,845 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | B46B20O0 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450-4800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing, VALVETRONIC variable valve lift |
| Bore and Stroke | 82 x 94.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | High Precision Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Sport Automatic (ZF 8HP50) |
| 1st Gear | 5 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.2 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.143 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.314 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.822 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.456 |
| Final Drive | 2.813 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 13.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-pivot strut-type front suspension with anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link rear suspension with anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 35.8 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7J x 17 |
| Wheels Rear | 7J x 17 |
| Tires Front | 205/50 R17 89V |
| Tires Rear | 205/50 R17 89V |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.7 in |
| Width | 69.8 in |
| Height | 55.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Front Track | 59.9 in |
| Rear Track | 61.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,680 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 42.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2021 BMW 2 Series Convertible C RWD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW 2 SERIES.
9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 BMW 2 SERIES
Owner Complaints
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW 2 SERIES. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 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 2021 BMW 2 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.