2 Series Gran Coupé

Released March 2025

BMW's second-generation compact four-door coupé (F74), built on the 1 Series platform and sold in the UK as the 220 and 223 xDrive mild hybrids and the M235 xDrive, suited to buyers who want a small saloon-shaped alternative to the Mercedes CLA.

Body: Saloon
Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Petrol
Power: 168–296 bhp
Range: –
Boot: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the 2 Series Gran Coupé has a high-quality interior and a good driving position, but limited rear headroom and a smaller boot than rivals. They differ on the drive: What Car? and Carwow found it entertaining and reasonably comfortable, while Autocar found the ride far too firm and the engines uninspiring.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and carwow.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Petrol
Power: 168–296 bhp
0–62 mph: 4.9–7.9 s
Top speed: 143–155 mph
Engine or motors: 220: 1,499 cc three-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 125 kW (170 hp) system output; 223 xDrive: 1,998 cc four-cylinder with 48 V mild hybrid, 160 kW (218 hp); M235 xDrive: 1,998 cc four-cylinder, 221 kW (300 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
Torque: 280 Nm (220), 360 Nm (223 xDrive), 400 Nm (M235 xDrive)
Gearbox: 7-speed automatic
Drive: Front-wheel drive (220) or all-wheel drive (223 xDrive, M235 xDrive)

Range and charging

Economy (WLTP): 37.7–53.3 mpg
Efficiency: WLTP combined: 51.4–53.3 mpg (220), 46.3–47.9 mpg (223 xDrive), 35.3–37.7 mpg (M235 xDrive)
CO2 emissions: 120–126 g/km (220), 133–138 g/km (223 xDrive), 170–182 g/km (M235 xDrive), WLTP combined

Practicality

Body: Saloon
Seats: 5
Length: 4,546 mm
Width: 1,800 mm
Boot: 360 litres (220, 223 xDrive); 430 litres (M235 xDrive)
Towing: Up to 1,300 kg braked (220, 223 xDrive); 750 kg (M235 xDrive)
Size: 4,546 mm long, 1,800 mm wide (2,070 mm with mirrors), 1,445 mm high; 2,670 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,525 kg (220), 1,640 kg (223 xDrive), 1,650 kg (M235 xDrive)

Pros and cons

Pros

220 returns up to 53.3 mpg (WLTP combined)
M235 xDrive has 300 hp and reaches 62 mph in 4.9 seconds
M235 xDrive has a 430-litre boot

Cons

Boot is 360 litres on the 220 and 223 xDrive
No plug-in hybrid, diesel or electric version listed in the UK
220 has a three-cylinder engine

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
Mercedes-BenzCLA	Saloon	Electric, Hybrid	154–268 bhp	328–480 mi	405 l	Jul 2025
AudiA6 Saloon	Saloon	Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	201–295 bhp	71 mi	492 l	Apr 2025
Mercedes-BenzE-Class Saloon	Saloon	Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	194–308 bhp	65–67 mi	540 l	2023

Sources

Photo: prod.cosy.bmw.cloud

BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, right side view in Alpine White (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, right side view in BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, right side view in Cape York Green (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, right side view in Storm Bay (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, right side view in Thundernight (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, interior with M Alcantara Veganza combination Black contrast stitching (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, interior with Veganza perforated Black (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, interior with Veganza perforated Mocha (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, interior with Veganza perforated Oyster (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, interior with Veganza perforated Coral Red/Black (UK configuration; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, left side view (UK model page; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupé, left side view (UK model page; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, passenger dashboard and display (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, front seats (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, curved display (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW
BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, steering wheel and dashboard (UK gallery; optional equipment shown): BMW

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