2026 BMW

230i xDrive Coupe

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 230i: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026BMW calls it xDrive.
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 255NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.068 hp/lb
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 313 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 179 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 55 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,739 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 1 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise controlPart of Driving Assistance Professional.
Optional
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Active Driving Assistant or Driving Assistant, depending on the model.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

STEERING100%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1 total.

BMW 230i: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 4 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

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