£14,195
BMW 2 Series
2020 - 218i Sport 5dr
£14,498
BMW 2 Series
2018 - 220i Sport 2dr [Nav] Step Auto
£19,895
BMW 2 Series
2021 - 218i M Sport 4dr DCT
£18,495
BMW 2 Series
2021 - 218i [136] M Sport 4dr
£11,495
BMW 2 Series
2018 (68) - 2.0 220d Sport Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr
£11,990
BMW 2 Series
2018 - 220d M Sport 2dr [Nav] Step Auto
£17,949
BMW 2 Series
2021 - 218i M Sport 4dr [Tech Pack]
£10,994
BMW 2 Series
2019 (68) - 1.5 218i GPF M Sport Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr
£10,493
BMW 2 Series
2019 (68) - 1.5 218i GPF Sport Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr
£22,700
BMW 2 Series
2023 - 218i [136] M Sport 4dr DCT
£13,200
BMW 2 Series
2018 (68) - 2.0 220d M Sport Coupe 2dr Diesel Auto Euro 6 (s/s) (190 ps)
£7,495
BMW 2 Series
2015 - 218d SE 5dr Step Auto
£21,490
BMW 2 Series
2022 - 218i [136] M Sport 4dr DCT
£19,549
BMW 2 Series
2023 - 218d Sport 4dr [Live Cockpit Prof]
£22,162
BMW 2 Series
2022 (22) - 218i [136] M Sport 4dr Petrol Saloon
£19,495
BMW 2 Series
2022 - 218i [136] M Sport 4dr DCT
£27,099
BMW 2 Series
2022 - M235i xDrive 4dr Step Auto
£23,795
BMW 2 Series
2020 - M235i xDrive 4dr Step Auto
£10,990
BMW 2 Series
2019 (19) - 220i Luxury 5dr DCT
£18,850
BMW 2 Series
2018 - 2.0 230i M Sport Coupe 2dr Petrol Auto Euro 6 (s/s) (252 ps)
£26,230
BMW 2 Series
2024 (24) - 218i [136] M Sport 4dr Petrol Saloon
£10,295
BMW 2 Series
2018 - 218i SE 5dr
£35,887
BMW 2 Series
2024 (24) - 230i M Sport 2dr Step Auto Petrol Coupe
The BMW 2 Series is a compact, four-seat coupe or convertible that offers the comfort, tech and premium feel of BMW’s saloon cars. It’s reasonably practical and cost-effective to run so you could use it as your everyday car – unlike some coupes or convertibles. It’s more fun to drive than most rivals and the high-performance models in particular can make every journey something to look forward to.
The 2 Series Coupe and Convertible have been sold since 2014, when they replaced similar 1 Series models. They’re part of the wider BMW 2 Series range that also includes the Active Tourer and Gran Tourer MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles, also known as people-carriers) and the Gran Coupe saloon.
Some models have four-wheel drive and you can choose from lots of different petrol and diesel engines, each available with a manual or automatic gearbox. The diesels give a good balance of performance and economy, which is great if you make lots of long journeys, though the petrol engines are also very efficient. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy responsive, rapid acceleration. If you want something even faster you should look at the powerful M235i and M240i models or the top-of-the-range M2, which delivers a lot more power but compromises on comfort.
Four trim levels are available – SE, Sport, Luxury and M Sport – all of which are very well equipped. M Sport, which tends to be the most popular, has a sportier look than the other trims.
All 2 Series models are well equipped, with an infotainment system that features DAB radio and Bluetooth, air con, cruise control and parking sensors. You’ll get sat nav in most models, while high-spec versions give you extra features such as heated leather seats, a more powerful stereo and adaptive cruise control. Convertibles have an electrically folding roof.
The 2 Series is surprisingly fuel-efficient for a sporty car. According to official average figures, petrol models can give 36-52mpg and diesels can give 52-64mpg, depending on which engine/gearbox combination is fitted. That efficiency means your Vehicle Excise Duty (car tax) is relatively low, as are insurance premiums.
The 2 Series has few direct rivals. However, similar coupes include the Volkswagen Scirocco, while premium convertible rivals include the Audi A3 Cabriolet. You might also want to consider sports cars such as the Audi TT and Toyota GT86. The 2 Series gives you a great combination of a practical interior with user-friendly tech, low running costs and a fun driving experience.