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Quick notes on BMW 2 Series transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 7 Steptronic, 8 Steptronic, 8 AT
    • Average acceleration: 6.7 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4650 rpm
    • Average torque: 355 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1513 kg / 3336 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2188 kg / 4825 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 BMW 2 Series through generations

  • 218i —7 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • M235i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 220d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 228i —8 AT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 218i 7 Steptronic—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • M235i 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 218i 7 Steptronic—4600-6500 rpm.
  • M235i 8 Steptronic—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 228i 8 AT—5000-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    218i Automatic 7 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4600-6500 rpm. 96%
    M235i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    220d Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    228i Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 218i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M235i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 228i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 2 Series transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 DCT, 8 Steptronic, 6 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4375 rpm
      • Average torque: 285 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1481 kg / 3266 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2156 kg / 4754 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 BMW 2 Series through generations

  • 216i —6 MT (190 Nm)
  • 218i —7 DCT (220 Nm)
  • 225i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 220i —7 DCT (280 Nm)
  • 218d —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 225xe —6 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 216d —7 DCT (270 Nm)
  • 220d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 216i 6 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218i 7 DCT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 225i 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220i 7 DCT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 225xe 6 Steptronic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 216d 7 DCT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 216i 6 MT—4100-6500 rpm.
  • 218i 7 DCT—4500-6500 rpm.
  • 225i 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 220i 7 DCT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 225xe 6 Steptronic—4400-6000 rpm.
  • 216d 7 DCT—4000 rpm.
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    216i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4100-6500 rpm. 96%
    218i Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 4500-6500 rpm. 96%
    225i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    220i Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    218d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    225xe Automatic 6 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400-6000 rpm. 96%
    216d Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    220d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 216i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4100-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 218i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 225i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 220i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 218d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 225xe
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 216d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 2 Series transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 DCT, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 9.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4267 rpm
      • Average torque: 285 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1510 kg / 3330 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2185 kg / 4818 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 BMW 2 Series through generations

  • 216i —6 MT (190 Nm)
  • 218i —7 DCT (220 Nm)
  • 220i —7 DCT (280 Nm)
  • 216d —7 DCT (270 Nm)
  • 218d —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 220d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 216i 6 MT—11.1 s to 60 mph (11.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218i 7 DCT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220i 7 DCT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 216d 7 DCT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 216i 6 MT—4100-6500 rpm.
  • 218i 7 DCT—4500-6500 rpm.
  • 220i 7 DCT—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 216d 7 DCT—4000 rpm.
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    216i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4100-6500 rpm. 96%
    218i Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 4500-6500 rpm. 96%
    220i Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 91%
    216d Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    218d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    220d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 216i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4100-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 218i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 220i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 216d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 218d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 2 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT, 8 Steptronic Sport
      • Average acceleration: 6.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4643 rpm
      • Average torque: 359 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1434 kg / 3162 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2064 kg / 4551 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 2 Series through generations

  • M240i —8 Steptronic (500 Nm)
  • 218i —8 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 230i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 220i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 218d —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 220d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 225d —8 Steptronic Sport (450 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • M240i 8 Steptronic—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218i 8 Steptronic—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 230i 8 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218d 6 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 225d 8 Steptronic Sport—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • M240i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 218i 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 230i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • 218d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 225d 8 Steptronic Sport—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    M240i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 79%
    218i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    230i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    220i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    218d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    220d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    225d Automatic 8 Steptronic Sport Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle M240i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 218i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 230i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 220i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 218d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 225d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic Sport
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 2 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 Steptronic, 8 Steptronic Sport
      • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4643 rpm
      • Average torque: 359 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1556 kg / 3431 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2276 kg / 5019 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 BMW 2 Series through generations

  • 220d —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 218i —6 MT (220 Nm)
  • 220i —8 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • M240i —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 218d —8 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • 225d —8 Steptronic Sport (450 Nm)
  • 230i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 220d 6 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218i 6 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • M240i 6 MT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 225d 8 Steptronic Sport—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 230i 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 220d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 218i 6 MT—4400 rpm.
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • M240i 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 225d 8 Steptronic Sport—4400 rpm.
  • 230i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    220d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    218i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    220i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    M240i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    218d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    225d Automatic 8 Steptronic Sport Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    230i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 220d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 218i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 220i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M240i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 218d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 225d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic Sport
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 230i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 2 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5000 rpm
      • Average torque: 366 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1567 kg / 3455 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2287 kg / 5043 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 2 Series through generations

  • M235i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 218i —8 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 228i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 220i —8 Steptronic (290 Nm)
  • 220d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • M240i —6 MT (500 Nm)
  • 230i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • M235i 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218i 8 Steptronic—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 228i 8 Steptronic—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • M240i 6 MT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 230i 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • M235i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 218i 8 Steptronic—4500-6000 rpm.
  • 228i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M240i 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 230i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    M235i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800-6000 rpm. 69%
    218i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4500-6000 rpm. 96%
    228i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    220i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    220d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    M240i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    230i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle M235i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 218i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 228i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 220i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M240i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 230i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 2 Series transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 Steptronic, 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4214 rpm
      • Average torque: 271 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1458 kg / 3215 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2133 kg / 4703 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 2 Series through generations

  • 218i —6 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 220i —8 Steptronic (280 Nm)
  • 216d —6 Steptronic (270 Nm)
  • 218d —8 Steptronic (330 Nm)
  • 220d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 216i —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • 214d —6 MT (220 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 218i 6 Steptronic—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 216d 6 Steptronic—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 216i 6 MT—11.3 s to 60 mph (11.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 214d 6 MT—12.8 s to 60 mph (13.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 218i 6 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • 216d 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 216i 6 MT—4100 rpm.
  • 214d 6 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    218i Automatic 6 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    220i Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    216d Automatic 6 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    218d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    220d Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    216i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4100 rpm. 96%
    214d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 218i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 220i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 216d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 218d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 216i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 214d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 2 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4822 rpm
      • Average torque: 366 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1413 kg / 3116 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2043 kg / 4505 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 BMW 2 Series through generations

  • 218i —8 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 220d —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 225d —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 218d —8 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • M240i —8 Steptronic (500 Nm)
  • 220i —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 230i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • M235i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 228i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 218i 8 Steptronic—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220d 6 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 225d 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • M240i 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220i 6 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 230i 8 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • M235i 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 228i 8 Steptronic—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 218i 8 Steptronic—4500-6000 rpm.
  • 220d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 225d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • M240i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 220i 6 MT—5000-6250 rpm.
  • 230i 8 Steptronic—5200 rpm.
  • M235i 8 Steptronic—5800-6000 rpm.
  • 228i 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    218i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4500-6000 rpm. 96%
    220d Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    225d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    218d Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    M240i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    220i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5000-6250 rpm. 91%
    230i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    M235i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6000 rpm. 69%
    228i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 218i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 220d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 225d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 218d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M240i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 220i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 230i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle M235i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 228i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 2 Series transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 Steptronic, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4350 rpm
      • Average torque: 286 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1449 kg / 3195 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2079 kg / 4584 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 BMW 2 Series through generations

  • 214d —6 MT (220 Nm)
  • 225xe —6 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 218i —6 Steptronic (220 Nm)
  • 218d —8 Steptronic (330 Nm)
  • 225i —8 Steptronic (350 Nm)
  • 220d —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 216d —6 MT (270 Nm)
  • 220i —8 Steptronic (280 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 214d 6 MT—12.3 s to 60 mph (12.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 225xe 6 Steptronic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218i 6 Steptronic—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 225i 8 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 216d 6 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 214d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 225xe 6 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 218i 6 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 218d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 225i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • 220d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 216d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 220i 8 Steptronic—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    214d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    225xe Automatic 6 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    218i Automatic 6 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    218d Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    225i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 91%
    220d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    216d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    220i Automatic 8 Steptronic Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 214d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 225xe
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 218i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 218d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 225i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 216d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 220i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%