Specifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 10.23 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2023 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 10.23 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2022 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 10.23 | 7.13 | 8.71 | 23-33 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 10.23 | 7.13 | 8.71 | 23-33 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 10.23 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 22 | 33 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.13 | 9.05 | — |
| 2015 | 22 | 33 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.13 | 9.05 | 22-26 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 22 | 33 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.13 | 9.05 | 22-29 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2022 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | B48B20 | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | Inline-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 248 hp, Torque: 258 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2021 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 228 hp | 258 lb-ft | Inline-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 228 hp, Torque: 258 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2020 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2019 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2015 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | N20B20M0 or N26B20M0 | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 240 hp | 255 lb-ft | Inline-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 240 hp, Torque: 255 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2014 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | N20B20 | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 240-242 hp | 255-258 lb-ft | Inline-4 | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 240-242 hp, Torque: 255-258 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Trim | Base MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | currency: USD, MSRP range: $39,400 - $41,700, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for the 2022 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe ranged from $39,400 to $41,700., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/5/2026 | Trim: xDrive GC | USD | $39,400 - $41,700 | 0.8 | MSRP for the 2022 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe ranged from $39,400 to $41,700. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/5/2026 | xDrive GC | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $37,700, MSRP range: $37,700 - $46,495, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe trim., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/4/2026 | — | USD | $37,700 - $46,495 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe trim. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/4/2026 | — | $37,700 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $32,100, MSRP range: $32,100 - $33,900, Confidence: 0.8, notes: Original base MSRP for the 2015 model year., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 4/7/2026 | — | USD | $32,100 - $33,900 | 0.8 | Original base MSRP for the 2015 model year. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 4/7/2026 | — | $32,100 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 430 | 15.2 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 392 | 13.8 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 430 | 15.2 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.1 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | 396 | 13.8 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 390 | 13.8 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, blindSpotIntervention: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, laneCenteringAssist: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2020 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2017 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2016 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2015 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2014 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2024
NewestThe 2024 BMW 228i offers a competent luxury coupe experience with a good reliability rating.
2023
The 2023 BMW 228i presents a good reliability profile, though buyers should confirm the single structural recall has been addressed.
2022
The 2022 BMW 228i offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but buyers should be aware of a critical recall concerning the high-pressure fuel rail.
2021
The 2021 BMW 228i offers a premium compact car experience, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming all outstanding recalls are addressed, particularly those concerning the seat belt system.
2020
The 2020 BMW 228i offers a good blend of performance and luxury, but buyers should prioritize confirming the completion of recalls related to the seat belt warning system.
2019
The 2019 BMW 228i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
2018
The 2018 BMW 228i presents an excellent reliability profile, marked by zero recalls and complaints.
2017
The 2017 BMW 228i presents an excellent reliability record based on available public data, with no recalls or complaints filed with NHTSA.
2016
The 2016 BMW 228i offers engaging driving dynamics but warrants careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2015
The 2015 BMW 228i offers engaging driving dynamics but is hampered by significant electrical system and engine cooling concerns, alongside critical safety recalls that demand thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2014
The 2014 BMW 228i offers engaging performance but demands a cautious approach due to its below-average reliability verdict.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW 228i?
Carfocal currently has 11 published 228i reports, covering 2014 through 2024. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2024 BMW 228i offers a competent luxury coupe experience with a good reliability rating.
Published year coverage: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Is the BMW 228i reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 228i. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2024 bmw 228i offers a competent luxury coupe experience with a good reliability rating. and the 2024 bmw 228i can represent good value for a used luxury coupe, provided the price reflects its limited data and the single structural recall. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
11 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW 228i?
Across Carfocal's published 228i guides, recurring problem areas include Water Pump Electrical Connector, Electrical System / ECM, and Engine Cooling System (Water Pump/Thermostat). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Water Pump Electrical Connector, Electrical System / ECM, and Engine Cooling System (Water Pump/Thermostat).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 11
- Years tracked
- 11
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints