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2026 BMW 230i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 230i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2026 BMW 230i is EPA-rated at 26/35/30 mpg city/highway/combined.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy26/35/30 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.1 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase107.9 in
Curb weight3739 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 35 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 230i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1–5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2022 Coupe (M Sport)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Coupe (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.70 sec255 hpRWD
2022Coupe (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec13.90 sec255 hpRWD

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 230i. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

What gas mileage does the 230i get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.