BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé 2019–2024 car dimensions: 4526 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1420 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,425 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin has a touchscreen as part of the Live Cockpit system with navigation. Automatic climate control is fitted. Cruise control with braking comes on many grades. Parking sensors front and rear are standard on later and higher trims. Automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning form part of the standard Active Guard Plus. Blind spot warning and a reversing camera are available depending on the grade or as options.
Boot space is 430 litres with the seats in place. The rear bench splits 40:20:40 to carry longer items while keeping some seating.
Towing capacity reaches 1300 kg braked and 710 kg unbraked. Payload is rated at 535 kg. The car suits light trailer duties but has no listed heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension options for tougher work.
The cabin feels solid and driver-focused with a low seating position that offers good support and adjustability. Frameless doors and solid build keep wind and road noise low, making it quiet and relaxing on longer trips. Standard seats are manual with height adjustment for the driver. sports seats add better side support and optional electric multi-way adjustment with memory plus bolsters. Dual-zone climate control is common, and the optional panoramic roof brightens the space while the 40:20:40 rear bench folds for practicality.
1.5-litre petrol engine, WLTP combined fuel use 5.6-6.5 l/100 km, CO2 128-148 g/km, 42-litre tank.
Condition Based Service intervals typically up to 30,000 km or 24 months.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (based on 2019 1 Series tests, with improved front seats).
Standard safety includes front/side/head airbags, Active Guard Plus with collision warning and lane departure, DSC with ABS/DTC, tyre pressure monitor.
The 218i runs a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo tech. Official WLTP combined consumption sits between 5.6 and 6.5 litres per 100 km depending on transmission and options, with CO2 output from 128 to 148 g/km. The tank holds about 42 litres and the engine accepts fuel from RON 91.
Servicing follows BMW's Condition Based Service system. Sensors track usage so oil changes and inspections come when needed, usually at a maximum of 30,000 km or 24 months. Brake fluid is due every two years. Use Longlife-17 FE+ or equivalent oils meeting BMW specs.
Safety kit is strong as standard. You get driver and passenger airbags, front side airbags, head airbags front and rear, seatbelt pretensioners, Active Guard Plus (city collision warning with braking, lane departure warning, speed limit info), DSC stability control, and an active bonnet for pedestrians. The model earned a 5-star Euro NCAP rating applied from the related 1 Series, with solid adult and child protection scores.
Day-to-day ownership is straightforward. The CBS display flags upcoming work clearly. Stick to authorised or qualified workshops for oil, filters and brakes to keep the service history clean. The car is light on fuel for its class and the 430-litre boot plus split-fold rear seats help with practicality.
Length 4526 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1420 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (2 Series Gran Coupé 2019–2024)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, 'Specifications, The first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, 218i.' valid from 10/2019.