BMW 2 Series G42 Coupe (2021)
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The 2nd-gen BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) is the true descendent of the original 2 Series, keeping its Coupe body style and RWD drivetrain layout. It is confusingly marketed alongside the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44), which is a FWD sedan with a transversely-mounted engine.
As has been the case with the original 2 Series Coupe (F22), the G42 can be considered the true spiritual successor to BMW coupes of the past. Its dimensions are close to that of the E90 3 Series, and it is distinctly driver-focused in BMW's current lineup.
At launch, the G42 is available with three powertrain options, including an inline-4 diesel, an inline-4 petrol, and an inline-6 petrol with all-wheel drive. Enthusiasts may be disappointed in the fact that the ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic is now the only transmission available.
On the other hand, they may revel in the exterior design of the G42, which does not feature the much-derided vertical kidney grilles found in the new 4 Series.
Inside, the G42 2 Series Coupe focuses on combining the latest technology with improved comfort. The new focus appears to be on touchscreen user interfaces, which now dominate the cabin.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- True BMW characteristics
- Decent performance in the I6 model
- Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low build quality
- Very tight inside
What external reviewers found***
External score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent infotainment system
- Comfortable to drive
- Fun to drive
- Powerful six-cylinder engine
- Powerful engine
Cons
- Weak steering
- Lacklustre handling
- Lack of rear-wheel drive
- Not as practical as rivals
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Specifications
| 220d | 220i | M240i xDrive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 390 L / 13.8 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.2 L / 5.5 qt | 7.2 L / 7.6 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 51.0 L / 13.5 gal | 52.0 L / 13.7 gal | 52.0 L / 13.7 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 475 kg / 1047 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Vented disc brakes, with four-piston fixed calipers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chassis Type | Unibody | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steering Ratio | 14.1 | 14.1 | 13.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 225/50 R17 | 225/50 R17 | Front wheel tires: 225/40 R19 Rear wheel tires: 255/35 R19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 11.1 m / 36.4 ft | 11.1 m / 36.4 ft | 11.6 m / 38.0 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door mild-hybrid Coupe | 2-door Coupe | 2-door Coupe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 128 mm / 5.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1390 mm / 54.7 in | 1390 mm / 54.7 in | 1404 mm / 55.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4537 mm / 178.6 in | 4537 mm / 178.6 in | 4548 mm / 179.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1838 mm / 72.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1579.0 mm / 62.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1587.0 mm / 62.5 in | 1587.0 mm / 62.5 in | 1569.0 mm / 61.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1580.0 kg / 3483.3 lbs | 1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs | 1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 7.5J x 17 | 7.5J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 8J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2741 mm / 107.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 6.9 sec | 7.5 sec | 4.3 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 6.6 sec | 7.1 sec | 4.1 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 122 ~ 132 g/km | 144 ~ 155 g/km | 185 ~ 200 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 237.0 km/h / 147.3 mph | 236.0 km/h / 146.6 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 6d | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 82.0 mm / 3.2 in | 82.0 mm / 3.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.9 cu-in / 2998.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 190.0 hp / 141.7 kW @ 4000 rpm + 11.0 hp / 8.2 kW (electric motor) | 184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 5000-6500 rpm | 374.0 hp / 278.9 kW @ 5500-6500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 95.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 92.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 124.7 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 94.6 mm / 3.7 in | 94.6 mm / 3.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1350-4000 rpm | 500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1900-5000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Twin-scroll turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 51 L | 52 L | 52 L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 8-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic Steptronic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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autoexpress[1]
Reviewer score 74%The 2 Series slots between the 1 Series and 3 Series. There are now Convertible, Gran Coupe, Active Tourer and Gran Tourer MPV versions. Prices for the 2 Series Coupe range from around £27,000 to just over £40,000. All engines are turbocharged for improved performance and economy.
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Pros
- Best-in-class infotainment system
- Fun to drive
Cons
- Lack of rear-wheel drive
- Not as practical as rivals
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 84%The M240i never feels over-powered, but you’re aware there’s a muscular unit under the bonnet at all times. The soundtrack is enhanced in the sportier settings, but it works well. Unlike most compact coupes - the Porsche 718 Cayman, Toyota Supra and Alpine A110 included - the 2 Series offers small back seats and a decent boot.
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Pros
- Powerful engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Lacklustre handling
- Weak steering
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 75%The new 2 Series Coupe will be revealed in full this July and will go on sale in Britain towards the end of 2021. The car is larger in appearance, a good 100mm longer at least, with the wheelbase stretched by some 50mm too. The move to underpinnings shared with the larger 4 Series doesn't mean that the 2 Series has gone soft – far from it. Agility is the key attribute the engineers have prioritised.
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Pros
- Powerful six-cylinder engine
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of rear-wheel drive
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References
- ^ BMW 2 Series Coupe review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/2-series. 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
- ^ New BMW 2 Series Coupe 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/2-series/354999/new-bmw-2-series-coupe-2021-review. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- ^ New BMW 2 Series Coupe prototype review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/2-series/354999/new-bmw-2-series-coupe-prototype-review. 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
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