Compare 2021 BMW 230 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $37,900 | $49,800 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,745 | $46,812 | |
| Destination | $995 | $1,045 | |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Audi Phone Box Pre-wiring | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum | |
| Air Compressor | Optional | N/A | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Center Sliding | Center Sliding | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | |
| Seat Trim | SensaTec Leatherette | Nappa Simulated Suede/leather | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | N/A | Glove Box Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Standard | |
| Speakers | 6 | 12 Bang & Olufsen | |
| Amplifier | Standard | 680W | |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | MMI Navigation Plus With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist ECall | N/A | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Park Distance Control | Audi Parking System Plus | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | N/A | |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black W/chrome Surround | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | |
| Spoiler | Lip | Power | |
| Front Tires | P205/50HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P245/40YR18.0 BSW AS | |
| Tires - Rear | 245/35HR10 | N/A | |
| Wheels | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | XDrive All Wheel | Quattro All Wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Transmission | 8-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 2.81 | 3.30 | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | N/A | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.7 " | 165.0 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.8 " | 72.1 " | |
| Exterior Height | 55.8 " | 53.3 " | |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 248 @ 5,200 Rpm | 220 @ 4,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 258 @ 1,450 Rpm | 258 @ 1,600 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 23 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 31 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.2 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 84 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 62 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.72 " | 3.25/3.65 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,512 Lbs. | 3,197 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,376 Lbs. | 4,112 Lbs. | |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,150 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,425 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Payload | 750 Lbs. | 772 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 " | 98.6 " | |
| Front Track | 59.9 " | 61.9 " | |
| Rear Track | 61.3 " | 61.1 " | |
| Turning Radius | 18.5 '' | 18.1 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 " | N/A | |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .32 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 41.1 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 33.0 " | 28.9 " | |
| Front Headroom | 40.1 " | 37.1 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 36.5 " | 33.8 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 " | 53.6 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.4 " | 47.9 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 13.8 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.8 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 13.7 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | N/A | |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.15 | N/A | |
| Depreciation | $23,123 | N/A | |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,724 | N/A | |
| Fuel Cost | $9,056 | N/A | |
| Insurance | $9,092 | N/A | |
| Maintenance | $3,106 | N/A | |
| Repairs | $1,719 | N/A | |
| Opportunity Costs | $745 | N/A | |
| Total Cost | $57,284 | N/A | |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | |
| Chest | good | N/A | |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | |
| Structure and Safety Cage | acceptable | N/A | |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | |
| Restraints | good | N/A | |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | |
| Ease of Use | good | N/A | |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | |
| Front Crash Prevention | advanced | N/A | |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | |
