BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44
A sharp-suited, front-wheel-drive entry to the BMW saloon range.
- Power
- 136 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 134 mph
About the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44
The F44 2 Series Gran Coupé marked a significant departure for BMW, utilizing the front-wheel-drive UKL2 platform shared with the 1 Series and MINI models. Despite its 'Coupé' branding, it is a four-door saloon featuring frameless windows and a sloping roofline designed to rival the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The 218i serves as the entry-level petrol variant, powered by a characterful B38 three-cylinder engine that prioritises efficiency and urban agility over outright pace. While purists initially questioned the move to front-wheel drive, the M Sport trim provides a firmer suspension setup and sharper aesthetics that maintain BMW's driver-focused reputation in the subcompact executive segment.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 specs
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 produces 136 bhp (101 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 8.4 seconds and has a top speed of 134 mph (215 km/h).
| Make | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | 2 Series Gran Coupe |
| Generation | F44 |
| Trim | 218i M Sport |
| Years | 2020–2024 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-3 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,499 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 136 bhp (101 kW) at 4,500 rpm |
| Torque | 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 8.4 s |
| Top speed | 134 mph (215 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,375 kg (3,031 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 99 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 rarity in CarSpot
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 8 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 fun facts
- The 2 Series Gran Coupé features frameless side windows, a design element typically reserved for BMW's more expensive two-door coupés.
- Despite the name, the F44 is mechanically unrelated to the rear-wheel-drive 2 Series Coupé (G42), sharing its architecture with the 1 Series hatchback instead.
- The 218i's three-cylinder engine is essentially half of the 3.0-litre straight-six found in larger BMW models like the M3.
