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Topping the list is a new widescreen curved display, which pairs a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel with a 14.9-inch central touchscreen. The result is a very different and more contemporary look inside for the 2 Series. The other changes are relatively minor, including standard M Sport styling cues (larger front air intakes, more prominent body-color side skirts and a special rear apron with a gloss-black "diffuser-like insert"). The M240i throws in additional gloss-black accents, an exclusive rear spoiler and trapezoidal tailpipes.
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"The 2 Series is our favorite BMW coupe precisely because of its borderline subcompact dimensions, which make it feel small and sporty like certain BMWs of yesteryear. Pitted against the larger 4 Series, it takes the fun-to-drive category easily while broadly matching its larger sibling in refinement and features. It's also an intriguing alternative to everything from sports cars to sport compact cars — that's how broad its skill set is. Moreover, at roughly $41k to start, it's an exceptional value."—Ranked #1 out of 4 Compact Luxury Coupes
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 BMW 2 Series that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The entry-level 230i coupe is regrettably not available with a manual transmission, but if you're cool with an automatic (as most folks are), you'll probably love the 230i's all-around excellence.
As is typical with BMWs, adding all-wheel drive to the 230i doesn't hurt fuel economy much, so it's more about personal preference. We'd save a couple grand and go with rear-wheel drive, but you can't go wrong here.
The M240i is powered by BMW's fabulous "B58" turbocharged inline-6 engine, which might be all you need to know. It's one of the finest engines on the market today, full stop, and it's remarkably fuel-efficient for how powerful it is.
Adding all-wheel drive doesn't affect the M240i's fuel economy one iota, so this is a guilt-free option in case you find it appealing. We'd rather skip the weight gain, but you can't go wrong here.
What are the different versions of the 2025 2 Series, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 2 Series specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
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| 2025 BMW 2 Series 230i (2.0T Rear-Wheel Drive) | $41,200 | Gas | 30 | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft |
| 2025 BMW 2 Series 230i xDrive (2.0T All-Wheel Drive) | $43,200 | Gas | 28 | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft |
| 2025 BMW 2 Series M240i (3.0T Rear-Wheel Drive) | $52,700 | Gas | 26 | 382 hp | 369 lb-ft |
| 2025 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive (3.0T All-Wheel Drive) | $54,700 | Gas | 26 | 382 hp | 369 lb-ft |
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