BMW 2 Series 2021– dimensions, tows 1,600 kg

Braked towing is 1,600 kg.

BMW 2 Series 2021– car dimensions: 4548 mm long, 1838 mm wide and 1404 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,765 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.

The cabin has a driver-focused layout with sport seats and three-zone automatic climate control as standard. Live Cockpit provides a touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Standard driver aids include automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning with return assist, and cruise control with braking function. Front and rear parking sensors are standard. Blind spot warning and reversing camera come in optional packs.

Boot space is 390 litres with seats up. The rear backrest splits 40:20:40 for extra flexibility and the loading edge sits lower than the previous model.

Braked towing capacity reaches 1600 kg and unbraked 750 kg with the optional removable tow hitch. Payload is 475 kg. M Sport suspension is standard. adaptive dampers and upgraded engine cooling sit in option packs. The car suits light towing but remains a sporty coupé rather than a work vehicle.

The cabin has a driver-focused layout with sport seats that give strong side support and long-distance comfort. Three-zone climate control is standard. Acoustic windscreen glass keeps noise low. Optional electric multi-way seats with memory, heated front seats, heated steering wheel and glass sunroof add convenience. Materials feel premium with Alcantara or leather options and ambient lighting available.

Fuel consumption combined 8.1–8.8 l/100 km WLTP.

Condition Based Service (CBS) with oil changes typically 15 000–30 000 km or 1–2 years.

Brake fluid every 2 years.

Euro NCAP 4 stars (2022): adult 82 %, child 81 %, vulnerable road users 67 %, safety assist 64 %.

Standard safety includes front-collision warning with braking, lane departure warning, speed limit info, cruise control with brake function, multiple airbags and DSC.

The 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol uses 8.1 to 8.8 litres per 100 km on the WLTP combined cycle and meets Euro 6d. Real-world figures sit higher with spirited use. A 52-litre tank is fitted.

Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service. The car calculates oil, filter and other needs from driving style and conditions. Oil service is due by remaining distance or time shown in iDrive, with a two-year maximum. Brake fluid is fixed at two years. Other items such as spark plugs and cabin filter appear on their own counters.

Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2022. Adult and child protection scored well. Pedestrian and cyclist protection plus assist systems were lower. Standard kit covers automatic emergency braking, lane keeping support, speed-limit recognition and full airbag set. An active bonnet is fitted.

Keep the car on CBS intervals and use approved oil. Check service history for differential fluid on the xDrive model. The three-year unlimited-mileage warranty applies from new. Regular software updates via dealer maintain assist systems.

Length 4548 mm, Width 1838 mm, Height 1404 mm, Wheelbase 2741 mm (2 Series 2021-present)

Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, Technical specifications, BMW 2 Series Coupé, M240i xDrive, 06/2024 , which, Those sheets, The 07/2021 sheet notes that the height includes the roof fin.