BMW 230 vs. BMW M235 Gran Coupe
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Highlights
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$42,200
Starting MSRP
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$50,000
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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255 hp
Horsepower
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312 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
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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295 @ 1550
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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295 @ 2000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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255 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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312 @ 5750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 33 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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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 Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel 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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P225/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/45HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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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P225/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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18 X 7.5 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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Suspension
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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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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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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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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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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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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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Measurements
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40 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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108 in
Wheelbase
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105 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg 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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42 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
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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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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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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55 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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179 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Weight & Capacity
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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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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,519 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,578 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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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
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
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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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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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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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
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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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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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
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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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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.
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