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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
2021 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
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$37,700
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
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$37,850
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Other
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
11.6 ft³

Photos

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
Rear-Facing View
Dashboard
70
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Rear View Driving
Central Console
25
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
221 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Other
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
36.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/45VR17
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire
P225/45VR17
P225/45HR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
28 MPG
City
23 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
35 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 Tons/yr
6.3 (2020) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
303.6 miles
337.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
435.6 miles
472.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
178.5 in
184.6 in
Height
55.9 in
56.7 in
Max Width
70.9 in
72 in
Front Width
61.5 in
63.5 in
Rear Width
61.5 in
63.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
107.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
41.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.2 in
38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.5 in
55.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.4 in
33.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
35.6 in
35.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.1 in
54 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,534 lbs
3,362 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
12 ft³
11.6 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Night Black
  • Polar White
  • Sun Yellow

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Melbourne Red Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Misano Blue Metallic
  • Seaside Blue Metallic
  • Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic
  • Storm Bay Metallic
  • Cosmos Black Metallic
  • Denim Blue Metallic
  • Digital White
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Mountain Grey Metallic
  • Patagonia Red Metallic
  • designo Mountain Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Oyster/Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black w/Red Stitching, MB-Tex/DINAMICA Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Macchiato Beige, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Neva Grey/Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black w/Blue Highlight, Perforated Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Perforated Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Red, Perforated Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Perforated Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster, Perforated Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Bahia Brown, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Classic Red/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Titanium Grey/Black, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Optional
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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