2018 BMW 230i specifications

2018 BMW 230i data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2690 mm 105.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1521 mm 59.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1557 mm 61.3 inches
Length 4437 mm 174.7 inches
Width 1773 mm 69.8 inches
Height 1417 mm 55.8 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1533 kg 3380 lb
Weight distribution 50.8% front
fuel tank capacity 51.9 litres 11.4 [13.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area 2.14
CdA 0.64
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code B46B20O0
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1998 cc
(121.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 94.6 mm
3.23 × 3.72 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 251 PS (248 bhp) (185 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)
at 1450-4800 rpm
Specific output 92.6 kW/litre
125.8 ps/litre
124.1 bhp/litre
2.03 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 175.18 Nm/litre
2.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2201.3 kPa (319.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
164.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
120.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
161.77 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.29 kg/kW
13.85 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7½J x 17
Wheel size rear 7½J x 17
Tyres front 205/50 R 17 89V
Tyres rear 205/50 R 17 89V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.68
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID539110
Production total
Model code
Model family F22
RAC rating 16.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2018 BMW 230i added 2018-01-02.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

BMW 2 Series - F22 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1533 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1536 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1593 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1661 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1661 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1547 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1610 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1587 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1596 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1661 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1516 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1530 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1580 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1587 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1596 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1661 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 131.0 CO2 1455 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 126.0 CO2 1475 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1495 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1517 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1574 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 252 PS 249 bhp 185 kW 142.0 CO2 1475 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 252 PS 249 bhp 185 kW 142.0 CO2 1500 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW 1590 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW 1603 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 8A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW 1676 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 106.0 CO2 1450 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 101.0 CO2 1470 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1499 cm3/91.5cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 119.0 CO2 1415 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 8A 1499 cm3/91.5cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 118.0 CO2 1415 kg
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Audi A5 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1610 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 252 PS 249 bhp 185 kW 136.0 CO2 1575 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 252 PS 249 bhp 185 kW 131.0 CO2 1535 kg
Audi A5 Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1810 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 256 PS 252 bhp 188 kW 1635 kg
Hyundai Veloster N -
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1377 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 9A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 240 PS 237 bhp 177 kW 185.0 CO2
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FA 9A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 240 PS 237 bhp 177 kW 185.0 CO2
Polestar 1 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 1969 cm3/120.2cuin 600.0 PS 592 bhp 441 kW