The BMW 2-Series Coupe debuted in 2014 as a successor to the BMW 1-Series Coupe, offering a compact luxury sports car experience. It underwent a significant redesign in 2021, introducing the second generation built on BMW's CLAR platform. The 2025 model continues this legacy with a focus on performance and style but gets a new infotainment system. The 2-Series Coupe seats four passengers and is available as a two-door coupe. (Don't be confused though, the 2-Series Gran Coupe is a completely different car built on a front-drive platform shared with MINI.) Competitors include the Audi A3, Ford Mustang, Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, and Lexus IS, which offer similar luxury and performance features.
The 2025 BMW 2-Series Coupe is available in multiple trims: 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, and the high-performance M2. Engine options include a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four producing 255 horsepower for the 230i models and a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six delivering 382 horsepower for the M240i trims. The M2 boasts a 453-horsepower turbocharged inline-six. All models feature an eight-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel drive standard and optional xDrive all-wheel drive on 230i and 240i. Unfortunately, manual transmission is not offered.
Pricing for the 2025 BMW 2-Series Coupe starts at $39,200 for the 230i Coupe and $50,100 for the M240i Coupe. The M2 Coupe is priced at $64,900. Standard safety features include Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, and Frontal Collision Warning. Available options include adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera system, and premium interior upgrades. The 2-Series Coupe combines cutting-edge technology with classic BMW performance, making it a compelling choice in the luxury compact segment.
The 2025 BMW 2-Series Coupe offers a range of engines designed to deliver impressive performance across its lineup. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, producing 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque in the 230i models. This engine provides a smooth and responsive driving experience, with BMW claiming a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds for the rear-wheel-drive version and 5.3 seconds for the xDrive all-wheel-drive variant.
For those seeking more power, the M240i trims feature a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine, delivering 382 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This engine enables the M240i to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds with rear-wheel drive and 4.1 seconds with xDrive. At the top of the performance spectrum, the M2 Coupe is equipped with a turbocharged inline-six producing 453 horsepower, offering exhilarating acceleration and handling. All engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, ensuring seamless gear shifts and optimal performance.
The 2-Series engines are tuned for both efficiency and excitement, with the base 230i achieving competitive EPA fuel economy ratings of 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway. The M240i sacrifices some efficiency for its increased power, but it remains a strong contender in the luxury compact segment. The M2 is all about power but can average close to 24 MPG if you are judicious about power management. The 2025 BMW 2-Series Coupe is equipped with a 13.7-gallon fuel tank and premium-grade fuel is required for all engines.
The 2025 BMW 2-Series Coupe is celebrated for its dynamic and engaging ride characteristics, staying true to BMW's reputation for delivering a sporty driving experience. The 2-Series benefits from a well-balanced chassis that provides excellent handling and stability. The suspension system is finely tuned to absorb, not necessarily mute, road imperfections while maintaining a firm and responsive feel. The sharp and precise steering adds to the car's agility, allowing drivers to confidently navigate corners and winding roads.
The M240i and M2 trims take performance to the next level with sport-tuned suspensions and adaptive dampers, which adjust in real-time to optimize ride comfort and handling. Regardless, the 2-Series Coupe's low center of gravity and near-perfect weight distribution further contribute to its poised and composed ride, even during aggressive maneuvers.
While the 2-Series Coupe excels in delivering a sporty and engaging ride, the ride quality can be quite firm - especially on M models. The cabin remains quiet and insulated but suffers from too much tire noise. While the suspension tries to strike a balance between comfort and performance it definitely leans toward performance.
Inside, the 2025 BMW 2-Series Coupe features a driver-first design that is highlighted by strikingly brilliant digital display screens. There is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster paired with a 14.9-inch central touch screen. Surrounding them are typical BMW-austere materials that are more than price appropriate and solid-feeling switch gear that's both perfectly placed and well-marked. Outward visibility isn't terrible for a couple, but there are marked blind spots to the rear three quarters. It should also be noted that the door openings, while wide aren't very tall, so it's a tough step down to get in and a step up to get out.
The BMW 2-Series Coupe's interior is an intimate place, still, with plenty of seat travel and a deep footwell, it offers ample room for two adults. Those in back, well, they are just going to complain as there's almost no foot and knee space. The front seats on mainstream models are comfortable and supportive, if a bit firm. M2 models have aggressively bolstered sport seats that are constrictive but comfortable.
From a safety perspective, the BMW 2-Series Coupe offers all the features drivers have come to expect. It does not offer some of the enhanced cruise control features found in other luxury vehicles but does offer adaptive cruise control. It makes up for this by offering completely customizable driving profiles that allow you to tune the steering, engine, suspension and even exhaust to your personal taste.
The only significant change for the 2025 model year is a new infotainment system. Gone is BMW's i-Drive old interface and its place is a "tile" based menu that is driven by apps for each vehicle system like the climate control or driving dynamics. It's so much simpler to use and requires less "menu time" than the old i-Drive interface. In addition, it's very configurable and can be customized to create short cuts for your most used features. The display itself is touch enabled but can also be controlled by a console-mounted jog dial flanked by several hard buttons. All-in-all it is a huge step forward for BMW.
The 2025 BMW 2-Series Coupe offers a cargo capacity of 13.8 cubic feet. This provides a surprising amount of space for a compact luxury sports car. The rear seats can fold down to increase cargo space. They feature a 40:20:40 split-folding configuration, allowing for flexibility when transporting larger items. Interior storage is minimal, but there's a deep center console and a forward bin housing the wireless cell phone charger.
Bottom Line -- The 2-Series Coupe is a rare breed indeed. These days, there are so few true sports coups that the only direct competitor might actually be a high-end Ford Mustang. Even in base trim, the 2-Series is a driver's car, first and foremost. This brings along both the good and bad. It's unmatched in driving dynamics, and, in M2 trim, unmatched in power. But the interior is cramped, the ride borders on harsh and there's a lot of tire noise at speed. Still, for the driving enthusiast, the BMW 2-Series Coupe offers perhaps the best combination of performance and luxury available at any price.
