Car Details: 2018-2019 BMW 2-Series Coupe Details

2018-2019 BMW 2-Series Coupe

When BMW launched the BMW 2-Series Coupe and BMW 2-Series Convertible, it raised the bar in the premium compact class in terms of dynamic prowess, aesthetic appeal and emotional richness. And the new generation of the two models promises to build on this success when it is launched in July 2017. Rear-wheel drive (unique in the segment) and efficient drive systems link up to provide unbeatable sports performance, excellent ride comfort shares centre stage with razor-sharp dynamics, and emotional depth is combined with an air of elegance. All that remains is the choice of Coupe or Convertible.

An extensive line-up of three-, four- and six-cylinder engines is available for the BMW 2-Series Coupe and BMW 2-Series Convertible, producing outputs from 100 kW/136 hp to 250 kW/340 hp (fuel consumption combined: 8.3 - 3.8 l/100 km [34.0 - 74.3 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 189 - 101 g/km). All the petrol and diesel engines are from the latest BMW EfficientDynamics engine family and feature BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. In addition to a basic concept that is inherently more efficient, all the diesel engines feature new turbocharger technology and enhanced common-rail direct injection systems.

BMW 2-Series Coupe customers can choose from nine engine options, including five petrol variants. The three-cylinder unit earmarked for the 218i develops 100 kW/136 hp (fuel consumption combined: 5.6 - 5.1 l/100 km [50.4 - 55.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 130 - 118 g/km). And the four-cylinder engines offer 135 kW/184 hp in the 220i (fuel consumption combined: 5.9 - 5.5 l/100 km [47.9 - 51.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 136 - 127 g/km) or 185 kW/252 hp in the 230i (fuel consumption combined: 5.9 - 5.7 l/100 km [47.9 - 49.6 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 134 - 131 g/km).

And then there is the six-cylinder engine powering the BMW M240i M Performance model. This turbocharged straight-six generates 250 kW/340 hp and has combined fuel consumption of 7.8 - 7.1 l/100 km [36.2 - 39.8 mpg imp]. CO2 emissions are 179 - 163 g/km. The BMW M240i xDrive all-wheeldrive model returns combined fuel consumption of 7.4 l/100 km [38.2 mpg imp] and CO2 emissions of 169 g/km.

Diesel variants of the BMW 2-Series Coupe come in 218d, 220d/220d xDrive and 225d forms. Outputs stretch from 110 kW/150 hp via 140 kW/190 hp to 165 kW/224 hp (fuel consumption combined: 4.7 - 3.8 l/100 km [60.1 - 74.3 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 124 - 101 g/km).

The BMW 2-Series Convertible can be ordered with a total of eight different engine variants. They include the three-cylinder petrol unit in the 218i with 100 kW/136 hp and the four-cylinder options in the 220i and 230i developing 135 kW/184 hp and 185 kW/252 hp. Combined fuel consumption comes in at 6.8 - 5.3 l/100 km [41.5 - 53.3 mpg imp], with combined CO2 emissions of 155 - 124 g/km. The Convertible is also available in extra-sporty BMW M Performance trim. The M240i/M240i xDrive with 250 kW/340 hp has combined fuel economy of 8.3 - 7.4 l/100 km [34.0 - 38.1 mpg imp] and CO2 emissions of 189-169 g/km. The diesel line-up is made up of the 218d with 110 kW/150 hp, the 140 kW/190 hp 220d and the 225d producing 165 kW/224 hp (fuel consumption combined: 4.7 - 4.1 l/100 km [60.1 - 68.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 124 - 108 g/km).

When driving long distances or in heavy city centre traffic, assistance systems relieve the strain on the driver by assisting with routine tasks or taking intervening action if required. The list of assistance systems available for the BMW 2-Series Coupe and BMW 2-Series Convertible includes Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function. This system enables the vehicle to automatically move along with the flow of traffic when travelling on the motorway all the way up to near its maximum speed, braking or accelerating itself to suit the traffic situation.

It even brakes the vehicle to a stop if necessary. The system alerts the driver and then applies the brakes if it detects an obstacle and the driver fails to react. The Driving Assistant is also available as an option and comprises the Lane Departure Warning system and City Collision Mitigation, which applies the brakes automatically at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in response to an imminent collision with a car, motorcycle or pedestrian, for instance. The Parking Assistant, meanwhile, manoeuvres the car into parking spots that are either parallel or perpendicular to the road. Its ultrasonic sensors help to search for suitable spaces while travelling at up to 35 km/h (22 mph).

The Proactive Driving Assistant is available in conjunction with the Navigation system Professional and encourages the driver to stop accelerating in good time ahead of corners, junctions, roundabouts and speed restrictions.