2016
BMW M235

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Available trims

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  • 2dr Cpe M235i RWD
    Starts at
    $44,150
    19 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe M235i xDrive AWD
    Starts at
    $46,150
    20 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Conv M235i RWD
    Starts at
    $48,750
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Conv M235i xDrive AWD
    Starts at
    $50,750
    20 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Offered in 228i or M235i form, both with turbo engines
Rear- or all-wheel drive
Coupe or convertible

The good & the bad

The good

None of the prior 1 Series' awkward lines
Snug cabin still accommodates taller people
Excellent handling and balance
Decent trunk room

The bad

Expensive
Lack of expected standard features
Small dashboard screen (non-navigation models)
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Expert 2016 BMW M235 review

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Vehicle Overview

The BMW 2 Series is the company’s entry-level car. It is a sporty two-door coupe or convertible with seating for four. It’s available in two models: 228i and M235i. The 228i has a 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine while the M235i is motivated by a 320-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder. Competitors include the Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe.
New for 2016
Sport Line content and an anti-theft alarm system are now standard on all 2 Series convertible models. Sport Line features include sport seats, a sport version of BMW’s signature kidney grille, high-gloss black accents and a sport instrument cluster. A new Luxury Package is available for the convertible that features more chrome exterior trim.
Significant Standard Features

  • Fog lights
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • iDrive multimedia system with 6.5-inch screen
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel
  • Lane departure warning
  • Navigation system
  • Harmon Kardon audio system
  • Self-parking system
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Power moonroof

2016 BMW M235 review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The BMW 2 Series is the company’s entry-level car. It is a sporty two-door coupe or convertible with seating for four. It’s available in two models: 228i and M235i. The 228i has a 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine while the M235i is motivated by a 320-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder. Competitors include the Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe.
New for 2016
Sport Line content and an anti-theft alarm system are now standard on all 2 Series convertible models. Sport Line features include sport seats, a sport version of BMW’s signature kidney grille, high-gloss black accents and a sport instrument cluster. A new Luxury Package is available for the convertible that features more chrome exterior trim.
Significant Standard Features

  • Fog lights
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • iDrive multimedia system with 6.5-inch screen
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel
  • Lane departure warning
  • Navigation system
  • Harmon Kardon audio system
  • Self-parking system
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Power moonroof

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification
196-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 5.0
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By Mill from GA
    Owns this car
    November 2, 2020

    Business Luxury Sports coupè Vibes

    The M235i makes me feel like a very fast businessman Simple and contemporary design inside but bold sharpe lines in the exterior all that with 320+ horses the ablility to take corners at speed with full boost being available around 1800 rpm and you have yourself with a car that bmw should be very content with placing on their line up.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ricky from Niagara Falls Canada
    Owns this car
    October 30, 2020

    Love this car

    This car is fun to drive. The trunk fits two sets of golf clubs and has a nice amount of room. It has a great feel and didn’t break the bank. It is a dream come true. I love my car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By TripleD from Hudson, WI
    Owns this car
    September 24, 2020

    One of BMW's best driver's cars.

    Most of the performance of the BMW M2 with a more comfortable ride. Excellent handling and acceleration that makes this car very fun to drive. As close to the experience of an old-school 80's and 90's BMW as you can buy currently.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By CeramicSoFlo from Miami, FL
    Owns this car
    September 14, 2020

    Most Reliable and Enjoyable Car

    This was my first BMW and wont be my last. I owned it for 5 years+ and have never had a single issue. Normal wear and tear stuff, but nothing else. The car is a dream, performs well and comfortable too. Only set back is the depreciation.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JimInCT from Barkhamsted, Connecticut
    Owns this car
    June 26, 2020

    from long time BMW owner nice but.......

    What can I say it’s a BMW. The car handles and drives Iike a dream. The car is very agile and very fast. However, there are several parts of the car that I’m not fond of. One thing is the push button park feature. I would much rather shift the park lever up into park then to push a button. I have not met a single person that likes the push button park feature. Another thing is the ridiculously low push button to release the trunk. The button is located low on the left side of the dash and it’s difficult to find and difficult to see. But the but the thing that I like the least in the BMW M235 and in the 2 series is the ridiculously low quality horrible reception in the standard radio. There has not been a radio this bad put into an automobile in the last 30 years. This radio gets horrible reception!!! I did a test, I took my 1999 BMW 323i convertible and parked it alongside my 2016 BMW M235 convertible. My 1999, 21 -year-old BMW was able to get 11 FM stations. The 2016 M235 convertible was only able to get 2 FM stations. Then I went into my garage and pulled out a $29 AM/FM radio from Walmart. The Walmart radio was able to pick up eight FM stations. The vehicles and the Walmart radio were no more than 25 feet from one another. No matter what configuration I put the vehicles and the radio in there was no difference. BMW should be ashamed to put such a poor quality radio in a vehicle costing $57,000. On a further note. I would not recommend to anyone that they buy a certified preowned (CPO) BMW anymore. BMWs standards have gone way down and almost any piece of crap BMW that’s under four years old can qualify to become a certified preowned BMW. Plus the warranty on certified preowned BMW’s is only one year now. It used to be two years. James Fournier 06063
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By MentalHair from West Coast
    Owns this car
    June 16, 2020

    A boys toy to beat them all

    It’s a compact, convertible sports car. 320 bhp, what’s to hate ? I’ve loved every minute of it. Bought it used, for a steal, as the original buyer took the hit on the residual.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Francisco from Andover MA
    Owns this car
    February 28, 2020

    Great, fast and super low miles

    This vehicle is great!. So happy with my purchase!. Is fast, low miles and is pretty fast. Couldn’t be happier. I was pleasantly surprised!. The end
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Brad from Honolulu
    Owns this car
    January 20, 2020

    Performance, luxury and style.

    The 2016 M235I has been a pleasure to own. It a provides outstanding performance with power and handling; striking looks and luxury. Very reliable car and provides luxurious ride.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Anthony from Owens Cross Roads
    Owns this car
    September 3, 2019

    Literally the best drivers car I ever had!

    I have had a lot of European vehicles in my life. From Mercedes to VW to Audi. All were fantastic at what they were built for. I am all about hi performance and luxury. This M235i offers all of that and then some. The affordability is outstanding as well as the reliability. Power is instant no matter what gear you are in. M2? Nope, I'd take this baby M sport over an M2 all day.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Kyoshi68 from Colorado
    Owns this car
    November 29, 2018

    Super versatile sports convertible

    Do you want a sports car, just a tad bigger than a roadster, with a back seat, decent trunk, convertible, that can be your comfortable daily ride OR a ripping fun drive? The m235i fits the bill. With X drive it's no problem in any conditions. Whatever your mood, this one car delivers superlatively! Awesome handling, super quick, and surprisingly comfortable for a small sports car. For monster straight line acceleration it's the Vette. A long highway road trip ... That's what the Q7 is for. But the M235 convert is for EVERYTHING else.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By maccsco from Charlotte, NC
    Owns this car
    September 20, 2018

    My new to me

    I was looking for a fun to drive, yet comfortable enough to take on a road trip rwd car with a back seat for the dogs that could still be found with a manual transmission. I test drove a lot of cars, including cars like the golf R, S3, Focus RS and Camaro, even a few automatics but this car just stood out as making me smile when I drove it. There are faster cars, and cars that handle better, and cars with better interiors, but for me this car was the best overall package for what I wanted.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By MikeJ from Atlanta AG
    Owns this car
    June 21, 2018

    Best handling car I have owned

    Very comfortable and extremely sporty convertible daily driver, with an awesome sport exhaust for the enthusiast. Handles like a dream and accelerates much quicker than expected or the published specs.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 BMW M235?

The 2016 BMW M235 is available in 2 trim levels:

  • M235i (2 styles)
  • M235i xDrive (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 BMW M235?

The 2016 BMW M235 offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 BMW M235 reliable?

The 2016 BMW M235 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 BMW M235 owners.

Is the 2016 BMW M235 a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 BMW M235. 95.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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