Compare 2023 BMW 230 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $40,200 | $52,200 | $36,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $37,885 | $49,068 | $35,572 |
| Destination | $995 | $1,095 | $1,595 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Audi Phone Box Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum | Leather/metal-look |
| Head-up Display | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Foldable | 2 - Fixed | N/A |
| Seat Trim | SensaTec Leatherette | Nappa Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | Glove Box Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 12 Bang & Olufsen | 6 |
| Amplifier | 205W | 680W | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | MMI Navigation Plus With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st Row | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist ECall | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Park Distance Control | Audi Parking System Plus | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 12 Months/12,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Concealed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | Power | Wing |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR18.0 BSW AS | P245/40YR18.0 BSW AS | P245/50TR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 255/35YR10 | N/A | 275/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Firm |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 8-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.81 | 3.30 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 179.0 " | 165.0 " | 188.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.4 " | 72.1 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.8 " | 53.3 " | 52.9 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 255 @ 5,000 Rpm | 228 @ 4,500 Rpm | 335 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 295 @ 1,550 Rpm | 258 @ 1,600 Rpm | 284 @ 5,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 7.1 Seconds | 5.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 15.6 Seconds | 13.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 85 Mph | 107 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 62 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.72 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.74/3.37 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,519 Lbs. | 3,197 Lbs. | 3,684 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,398 Lbs. | 4,112 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 754 Lbs. | 772 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 " | 98.6 " | 110.7 " |
| Front Track | 62.4 " | 61.9 " | 62.5 " |
| Rear Track | 62.9 " | 61.1 " | 63.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.2 '' | 18.1 '' | N/A |
| Ground Clearance | 5.0 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .28 | .32 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.1 " | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 " | 28.9 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 37.1 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 35.0 " | 33.8 " | 33.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 53.6 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.7 " | 47.9 " | 50.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 10.0 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 7.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 10.0 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 7.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | N/A | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.7 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.27 | $1.38 | $1.11 |
| Depreciation | $29,398 | $32,890 | $20,198 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,988 | $5,082 | $3,948 |
| Fuel Cost | $7,834 | $6,901 | $8,805 |
| Insurance | $9,489 | $8,640 | $8,329 |
| Maintenance | $3,274 | $3,787 | $5,032 |
| Repairs | $1,719 | $1,446 | $1,803 |
| Opportunity Costs | $763 | $880 | $767 |
| Total Cost | $63,719 | $69,045 | $55,541 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
