2026 BMW 2 Series Specifications Overview
The 2026 BMW 2 Series is certified across 7 configurations with 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (AM-S7) or Automatic (S8). EPA classified under the Compact Cars / Subcompact Cars size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 2nd Generation Coupe (G42) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (7)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 Gran Coupe Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 230i Coupe Subcompact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 228 xDrive Gran Coupe Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 230i xDrive Coupe Subcompact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| M235 xDrive Gran Coupe Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| M240i Coupe Subcompact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| M240i xDrive Coupe Subcompact Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Compact Cars
- Subcompact Cars
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2026 BMW 2 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A FWD
- 2026 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD
- 2026 BMW 2 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A AWD
- 2026 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.