Why do people take a BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé over a 3 Series? New M235 driving REVIEW!

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This is our in-depth review of the new 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé as BMW M235. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

00:00 2 Series GC vs 3 Series
03:05 Engines and performance
04:24 Indicators and suspension
06:10 Interior quality and comfort
08:27 Cockpit and interface
10:36 Rear seats
12:10 Trunk / boot
13:01 Launch Control and speed
17:21 Road driving and comfort
22:51 Price 2 Series or 3 Series

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Data & facts:
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
Sold globally, produced in Leipzig, Germany, plant powered by wind power

Colors:
Borusan Turkish Blue (main vehicle)
Brooklyn Grey (studio with illuminated grill)

Optional illuminated front grill, optional Matrix LED
New suspension rework
Length 4,55 m 179“ stayed the same (16 cm / 6“ shorter than 3 Series, wheelbase 18 cm / 7“ shorter)
17-19“ wheels
All tail pipes invisible except for M235

M235 with horizontal grill bars, 19“ wheels, sports suspension with frequency adaptive dampers and differential lock on the front

Animal free interior standard
Base seat fabric
Optional sport seats in Econeer fabric or perforated Veganza leatherette, M Sport or M235 in Veganza/Alcantara mix or M Sport seats with integrated head restraints in Veganza/Alcantara or Veganza leatherette
M Sport steering wheel only animal leather part

430 l trunk

216 1,5 l 3 cyl 120 hp FWD
220 1,5 l 3 cyl 170 hp MHEV 7,9 s FWD (65 kg lighter than 3 Series 320i)
223 2,0 l 4 cyl 218 hp MHEV (EU) AWD
228 2,0 l 4 cyl (US entry) 245 hp FWD/AWD
M235 2,0 l 4 cyl 300 hp or 317 hp in NA 4,9 s AWD 4,7 s US figure (20 kg lighter than 3 Series 330i xDrive, acceleration between 330i and M340i)

218d 2,0 l 4 cyl 150 hp 9,3 s FWD
220d 2,0 l 4 cyl 163 hp MHEV 8,0 s FWD

36.500 Euro entry
60.000 M235 + 6.500 Extras
39.000 USD - 49.000 USD M235 plus extras

330i 45,500 USD (5000-6000 Euro more expensive)

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