The 2021 BMW 2 Series delivers an EPA-certified 21–28 MPG combined across 14 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,700 to $3,600.
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230i Coupe Premium | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 | — |
| 228i Gran Coupe Premium | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 | — |
| 228i xDrive Gran Coupe Premium | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,800 | — |
| 230i Convertible Premium | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,800 | — |
| M235i xDrive Gran Coupe Premium | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,900 | — |
| 230i Coupe Premium | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,050 | — |
| 230i xDrive Coupe Premium | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 | — |
| M240i Coupe Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 | — |
| M240i xDrive Coupe Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 | — |
| M240i Convertible Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 | — |
| M240i xDrive Convertible Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 | — |
| 230i xDrive Convertible Premium | 2L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 | — |
| M240i Coupe Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,600 | — |
| M240i Convertible Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,600 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
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Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2021 BMW 2 Series
The 2021 BMW 2 Series achieves an EPA-certified rating of 21 to 28 MPG combined across 14 certified configuration(s).
City ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG, and highway ratings range from 27 to 33 MPG.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $2,700 and $3,600 for the 2021 BMW 2 Series.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.
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