BMW 230 vs. BMW M235 Gran Coupe
$42,200
$50,000
Highlights
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$42,200
|
$50,000
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
26 City / 35 Hwy
|
24 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
255 hp
|
312 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
255 @ 5000
|
312 @ 5750
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 1550
|
295 @ 2000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 35 Hwy
|
24 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45HR18
|
P225/45HR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45HR18
|
P225/45HR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
88 ft³
|
91 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
35 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
52 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
105 in
|
| Length, Overall |
179 in
|
179 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
71 in
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,519 lbs
|
3,578 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 BMW 230 | 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW 230 or the 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe?
The 2026 BMW 230 is more fuel efficient than the 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe with 30 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW 230 or the 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe?
The 2026 BMW 230 is cheaper than the 2027 BMW M235 Gran Coupe with a $42,200 starting MSRP versus a $50,000 starting MSRP.
Similar cars for sale
-
Audi A3 for sale
384 Great Deals out of 1337 listings starting at $2,995
-
Audi S3 for sale
56 Great Deals out of 259 listings starting at $10,899
-
Audi TT for sale
50 Great Deals out of 188 listings starting at $4,999
-
BMW 228 Gran Coupe for sale
262 Great Deals out of 1038 listings starting at $12,490
-
BMW M235 Gran Coupe for sale
59 Great Deals out of 243 listings starting at $16,321
-
MINI Hardtop for sale
390 Great Deals out of 1643 listings starting at $3,400
-
Audi S4 for sale
79 Great Deals out of 344 listings starting at $2,500
-
BMW 230 for sale
141 Great Deals out of 557 listings starting at $9,392
-
BMW M240 for sale
95 Great Deals out of 308 listings starting at $15,998
-
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 for sale
20 Great Deals out of 92 listings starting at $24,300
-
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 for sale
368 Great Deals out of 1412 listings starting at $3,780