BMW 2 Series 2016–2018 car dimensions: 4468 mm long, 1854 mm wide and 1410 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,495 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 390 litres.
The cabin has Dakota leather sports seats with M logo and blue stitching as standard, plus a two-zone automatic climate control system and heated front seats. Cruise control with braking function is fitted as standard. Navigation Professional with an 8.8-inch colour screen and iDrive Touch Controller is standard. Rear parking sensors are standard while front sensors and a reversing camera are optional. Apple CarPlay preparation is optional. Driving Assistant package adds front collision warning with braking, lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring as options. No Android Auto is offered.
Boot space measures 390 litres with the rear seats in place. The rear seats fold to expand the load area for longer items.
Towing is not offered on this model. Payload is listed around 490 to 515 kg depending on transmission. The M-specific sports suspension is standard for handling but no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced setup for work use is noted.
The cabin feels focused and sporty with standard M sports seats in Dakota leather featuring blue contrast stitching and electropneumatic adjustable side bolsters for firm lateral support. Two-zone automatic climate control is fitted as standard along with carbon fibre interior trim and an M leather multifunction steering wheel. Electric multi-way front seat adjustment with memory is optional, as is a glass sliding sunroof and heated steering wheel. Front seat heating is available depending on market specification. The overall feel prioritises driver engagement over luxury extras.
Combined fuel consumption 8.5 l/100 km manual or 7.9 l/100 km with DCT
CO2 emissions 199 g/km manual or 185 g/km with DCT, Euro 6
Condition Based Service system for maintenance intervals
Standard safety includes front side and head airbags, ABS, DSC with M Dynamic Mode, CBC, DBC, tyre pressure monitoring, ISOFIX
Intelligent Emergency Call with TeleServices standard
BMW Service Inclusive packages available for oil services and checks
Fuel use sits at 8.5 litres per 100 km combined with the six-speed manual gearbox and drops to 7.9 litres with the optional seven-speed M DCT. CO2 figures are 199 g/km or 185 g/km respectively under the Euro 6 standard. The 52-litre tank and EfficientDynamics features such as Auto Start Stop and brake energy regeneration help keep running costs in check for a high-performance coupe.
Servicing follows the Condition Based Service system which monitors oil condition and other wear items to set intervals rather than fixed mileage alone. A running-in service applies for M models. BMW Service Inclusive packages cover engine oil changes, vehicle checks, filters, spark plugs and brake fluid for set periods and mileages.
Safety equipment is comprehensive as standard with driver and passenger airbags, side and head airbags, ABS including brake assist, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic Mode, Dynamic Brake Control, tyre pressure indicator and ISOFIX mounts on the outer rear seats. An intelligent emergency call system with automatic crash notification is also fitted. Optional Driving Assistant adds collision and lane departure warnings.
Keeping the car means watching oil levels closely given the performance engine and using approved Longlife oils. The M compound brakes and Active M Differential benefit from regular checks especially if driven hard. Fixed-price Service Inclusive options simplify ownership costs across Europe.
Length 4468 mm, Width 1854 mm, Height 1410 mm, Wheelbase 2693 mm (2 Series 2016–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, “The new BMW M2 Coupe,” October 2015, These figures are the original M2, on sale from April 2016 and replaced by the M2 Competition in 2018, they are not the 2018–2021 Competition.