BMW 228 vs. BMW M235
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Highlights
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$32,850
Starting MSRP
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$44,150
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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23 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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240 hp
Horsepower
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320 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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3.0 L/182
Displacement
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Displacement
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255 @ 1250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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330 @ 1400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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240 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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320 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T 8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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23 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P205/50HR17
Front Tire Size
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P225/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P205/50HR17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/35YR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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56 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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106 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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175 in
Length, Overall
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176 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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4
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,300 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,535 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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210
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 BMW 228 or the 2016 BMW M235?
The 2016 BMW M235 is more reliable than the 2016 BMW 228 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 M235 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2016 228.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 BMW 228 or the 2016 BMW M235?
The 2016 BMW 228 is more fuel efficient than the 2016 BMW M235 with 27 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 BMW 228 or the 2016 BMW M235?
The 2016 BMW 228 is cheaper than the 2016 BMW M235 with a $32,850 starting MSRP versus a $44,150 starting MSRP.
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