Launch / U.S. Pricing
2014 M235i: $44,025 (including $925 destination & handling)
2014 228i: $33,025 (including $925 destination & handling)
Arrives first quarter of 2014 - March market launch
Debuts at 2014 Detroit Auto Show in January
Physical
Length: 174.5 in / 4,432 mm (2.8 in / 72 mm longer than 1 Series Coupe (E82))
Width: 69.8 in / 1,774 mm (1.3 in / 32 mm wider than E82)
Height: 55.8 in / 1,418 mm (0.2 in / 5 mm lower than E82)
Wheelbase: 105.9 in / 2,690 mm (1.3 in / 30 mm longer than E82)
Front Track: 59.9 in / 1,521 mm (1.6 in / 41 mm wider than E82)
Rear Track: 61.3 in / 1,556 mm (1.7 in / 43 mm wider than E82)
0.75 in / 19 mm more headroom in front cabin than E82
0.83 in / 21 mm more legroom in rear compartment than E82
0.43 in / 11 mm larger entry space to the rear seats
13.8 cu ft / 390 liters trunk capacity (0.7 cu ft / 20 liters more than E82)
Tailgate opening between the rear lights is 1.5 in / 38 mm larger than E82
0.29 Cd (220i) (improved Cd over E82 and F20 1 Series)
Engines
M235i: 3.0L N55 inline 6 cylinder single turbo twin-scroll (2,979cc)
322 hp / 240 kW @ 5800-6000 RPM
332 lb-ft / 450 Nm @ 1300-4500 RPM
0-60 mph: 4.8 sec (auto) / 5.0 sec (manual)
Top speed: 155 mph / 250 kmh
Preliminary EPA Mileage Estimates (MPG) – 22 city/32 highway/25 combined for 8-speed automatic. 19 city/28 highway/22 combined for 6-speed manual.
228i: 2.0L N20 inline 4 cylinder single turbo twin-scroll
240hp @ 5000-6500 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 1250-4500 RPM
0-60 mph: 5.4 sec (auto)
Top speed: 130 mph / 210 kmh (155 mph / 250 kmh with Sport Line or M Sport)
Preliminary EPA Mileage Estimates (MPG) – 23 city/35 highway/27 combined for 8-speed sport automatic. 22 city/34 highway/26 combined for 6-speed manual
M235i Highlights
8 speed automatic with launch control (standard)
6 speed manual (no-cost option), with dry sump lubrication and short throw shifter
M Sport brakes standard [fixed calipers, four-piston front, two-piston rear, large brake discs]
Adaptive M Suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers
Individually configured spring and damper system and specific elastokinematics for front suspension
Variable sport steering standard
Standard 18 inch M light alloy wheels with 225/40 and 245/35 tires
Optional 19 inch M Performance wheels
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
Specially tuned exhaust
BMW M Performance mechanical limited-slip differential available as retrofit option
High gloss shadow line trim
Air intake horizontal crosspieces in Ferric Grey
Side mirrors in Ferric Grey
Contoured side skirts
Rear apron finished in Dark Shadow metallic
Gurney flap on trunk lid
Aluminum door sill strips bearing "M235i"
Sports seats in front
M leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons
Anthracite roof liner
Aluminium Hexagon interior trim with accent strips in matt Estoril Blue or high-gloss black,
Leather trim for the gearshift lever / selector lever and handbrake lever gaiter
M driver's footrest
Special instrument cluster with digital model designation together with red dials and numbers for the speedometer and rev counter
Variable use of color for the interior lighting
Blue detailing for the car key fob
M Sport Package for 228i
M Sport suspension (10mm lower ride height)
Optional M Sport brakes (in blue) can be ordered with M Sport package [fixed calipers, four-piston front, two-piston rear, large brake discs]
18-inch M wheels in double-spoke design
Large front air intakes, side skirts and rear diffuser
Special design for kidney grilles
High gloss chrome exhaust tailpipe embellisher
M leather steering wheel
Aluminum door sills with M logo
Sports seats in front
Aluminum Hexagon interior trim strips with Estoril Blue accent strip
Special instrument cluster design
Ambient lighting
M driver's dead pedal
Estoril Blue II paint exclusive to M Sport model
Sport Line
High gloss black finish for outer air intake surrounds, front of kidney grille bars, cross rib in center air intake and rear apron
18-inch wheels
Special seat upholstery, interior trim strip and car key color
Interior ambient lighting with variable use of colors
Choice of wood or brushed aluminum trim available at no additonal cost
Modern Line (not available in U.S.)
Matte aluminum outer air intake surrounds, front of kidney grille bars, and rear apron; body colored cross rib in center air intake
17-inch wheel in exclusive design
Special seat upholstery, interior trim strip and car key color
Interior ambient lighting with variable use of colors
*Not available in the U.S.
Physical Highlights
Mean strength of materials used is 13% higher than 1 Series Coupe
Hallmark coupe three-box body structure with clear distinction between roofline and boot
Classic coupe proportions: long bonnet, short overhangs, set-back passenger compartment, hoffmeister kink
Side swage lines wrap around into rear end; picks up on characteristic styling elements of the BMW 02
Accent strip cut across top of headlights (accent strip is LED in bi-xenon headlights)
11 slat kidney grilles protude clearly at front and slants forward at slight angle
3 section front lower air intake - two outer intakes replicate the form of the headlights
Air Curtains integrated into outer edges of front apron
Frameless windows
Turn signals integrated into exterior mirrors
L-shaped single piece rear light units with LED light strips
LED third brake light
60:40 split/folding rear seats (40:20:20 split seats not available in US)
Estoril Blue available as part of M Sport package
Technologies (some are optional)
Optional for 228i: Adaptive M Suspension (with electronically controlled shock absorbers) (10mm lowering)
Optional for 228i: M Sport Suspension (with extra stiff spring and shock absorbers) (10mm lowering)
Optional for 228i: Variable Sport Steering
Auto Start Stop
Brake Energy Regeneration
ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT+ selectable driving modes
Electric Power Steering
Optimum Shift Indicator
On-demand operation of ancillary units
Latest iDrive version with touchpad (when navigation equipped)
Latest navigation system
6.5 inch control display
8.8 inch screen for optional Navigation system with Touch Controller
Adaptive Headlights (for bi-xenons)
High Beam Assistant
Active Driving Assistant
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
Lane Departure Warning and Collision Warning systems
Park Distance Control and rear view camera
Parking Assistant
M Performance Parts Accessories Available for Retrofit
M Performance Mechanical limited slip differential (LSD), available from launch
M Performance Brakes with larger compound cross-drilled rotors and calipers in red, orange or yellow
M Performance Sports Suspension - 20mm lowering, bespoke shock absorbers and shorter red painted coil springs, available from launch
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I'll stick to the virtual 235i.