Comparison: wheelbase BMW 2{series} vs. competitors 2025
The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Coupes like the BMW 218i Coupé often have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces, making them well-suited for city driving.With it’s length of 4537 mm and bootspace of 390 l, the BMW 2er-Reihe has a wheelbase of 2741 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Genesis G90 SWB 3.5T V6 eSC (RS4 ), which is 439mm more than the 218i Coupé - 3180 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the BMW and the Genesis is 738mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " vehicle" category belongs to Lotus Emira 2.0 Turbo , which is 2570 mm - that makes it 171mm shorter than the BMW in question.
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BMW 2{series} - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?
The difference in wheelbase between first generation (2er-Reihe F22/F23/F87) from 2014 and last generation (2er-Reihe G42/G87 (1. Facelift)) from 2024 is 5.1cm mm.
The wheelbase of the current generation of 2{series} is 2741 mm.
Variants
The wheelbase compared to other BMW models
BMW 2 vs other current cars by BMW
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i7 3215 mm
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i7 M Performance 3215 mm
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7{series} 3215 mm
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7{series} M Performance 3215 mm
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XM 3105 mm
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X7 3105 mm
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X7 M Performance 3105 mm
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8{series} M8 Gran Coupé 3027 mm
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8{series} Gran Coupé 3023 mm
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8{series} M Performance Gran Coupé 3023 mm
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5{series} M5 Limousine 3006 mm
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5{series} M5 Touring 3006 mm
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iX 3000 mm
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iX M Performance 3000 mm
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5{series} Touring 2995 mm
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i5 Limousine 2995 mm
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i5 M Performance Limousine 2995 mm
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i5 M Performance Touring 2995 mm
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i5 Touring 2995 mm
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5{series} Limousine 2995 mm
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X5 2975 mm
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X5 M Performance 2975 mm
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X6 2975 mm
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X6 M Performance 2975 mm
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X5 M 2972 mm
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X6 M 2972 mm
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3{series} Gran Turismo 2920 mm
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X3 M Performance 2865 mm
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X3 2865 mm
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X3 M 2864 mm
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X4 2864 mm
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X4 M 2864 mm
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X4 M Performance 2864 mm
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4{series} M4 Cabrio 2857 mm
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4{series} M4 Coupé 2857 mm
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4{series} M4 CS Coupé 2857 mm
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3{series} M3 CS Touring 2857 mm
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3{series} M3 Touring 2857 mm
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4{series} Gran Coupé 2856 mm
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4{series} M Performance Gran Coupé 2856 mm
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i4 2856 mm
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i4 M Performance 2856 mm
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4{series} Cabrio 2851 mm
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4{series} Coupé 2851 mm
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4{series} M Performance Cabrio 2851 mm
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4{series} M Performance Coupé 2851 mm
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3{series} Limousine 2851 mm
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3{series} M Performance Limousine 2851 mm
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3{series} M Performance Touring 2851 mm
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8{series} M8 Cabrio 2827 mm
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8{series} M8 Coupé 2827 mm
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8{series} Cabrio 2822 mm
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8{series} Coupé 2822 mm
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8{series} M Performance Cabrio 2822 mm
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8{series} M Performance Coupé 2822 mm
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3{series} M3 Limousine 2812 mm
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3{series} M3 CS Limousine 2812 mm
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3{series} Touring 2810 mm
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i8 Roadster 2800 mm
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2{series} M2 Coupé 2747 mm
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2{series} Coupé 2741 mm
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2{series} M Performance Coupé 2741 mm
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X1 2692 mm
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X1 M Performance 2692 mm
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iX1 2692 mm
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iX2 2692 mm
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X2 2692 mm
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X2 M Performance 2692 mm
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2{series} Active Tourer 2670 mm
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2{series} Gran Coupé 2670 mm
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2{series} Gran Coupé M Performance 2670 mm
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1{series} 2670 mm
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1{series} M Performance 2670 mm
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i3s 2570 mm
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Z4 M Performance Roadster 2470 mm
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Z4 Roadster 2470 mm
How does the wheelbase of the BMW 2{series} compare to it's nearest competitors?
BMW 2 vs. similar cars
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Genesis G90 2023
3180 mm
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BMW X7 2022
3105 mm
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ALPINA XB7 2022
3105 mm
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Genesis GV80 2021
2955 mm
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Türer Coupé 2021
2951 mm
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Ford Bronco 2023
2950 mm
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Maserati GranTurismo 2023
2929 mm
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Ineos Grenadier 2022 2922 mm
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Maserati Grecale 2022
2901 mm
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DS Automobiles DS 9 2021
2895 mm
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2023 2874 mm
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Mercedes-Benz CLE 2023
2865 mm
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Genesis G70 2021
2835 mm
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Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023
2829 mm
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2023 2818 mm
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Aston Martin DB12 2023 2805 mm
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VW Tayron 2025
2788 mm
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Citroen C5 X 2022
2785 mm
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BMW 2er-Reihe 2024
2741 mm
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Renault Arkana 2023
2720 mm
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CUPRA Terramar 2024
2681 mm
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KGM Actyon 2025 2680 mm
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CUPRA Formentor 2024
2679 mm
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BMW 2er-Reihe Gran Coupé 2025
2670 mm
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BMW 2er-Reihe Active/Gran Tourer 2022
2670 mm
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Subaru Crosstrek 2024
2670 mm
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Renault Austral 2025
2667 mm
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Alfa Romeo Tonale 2022 2636 mm
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Omoda 5 2024
2630 mm
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Audi Q2 2020
2594 mm
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Lotus Emira 2022
2570 mm
Similar cars
2021
• W206
Body type
Sedan
Length
4751 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1438 mm
Wheelbase
2865 mm
Boot capacity
455 l
Weight
1625 kg
Doors
4
Wheelbase
2865 mm
(+5%)
2023
• X247
Body type
SUV
Length
4634 mm
Width
1834 mm
Height
1692 mm
Wheelbase
2829 mm
Boot capacity
565 l
Weight
1640 kg
Doors
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Wheelbase
2829 mm
(+3%)
2023
• H247
Body type
SUV
Length
4412 mm
Width
1834 mm
Height
1616 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Boot capacity
425 l
Weight
1570 kg
Doors
5
Wheelbase
2729 mm
(-0%)
2024
• KP
Body type
SUV
Length
4519 mm
Width
1869 mm
Height
1586 mm
Wheelbase
2681 mm
Boot capacity
540 l
Weight
1638 kg
Doors
5
Wheelbase
2681 mm
(-2%)
2023
• C118
Body type
Coupe
Length
4692 mm
Width
1834 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Boot capacity
440 l
Weight
1505 kg
Doors
4
Wheelbase
2729 mm
(-0%)
2024
• KM
Body type
SUV
Length
4451 mm
Width
1839 mm
Height
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2679 mm
Boot capacity
450 l
Weight
1482 kg
Doors
5
Wheelbase
2679 mm
(-2%)
2025
• F74
Body type
Coupe
Length
4546 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Boot capacity
360 l
Weight
1525 kg
Doors
4
Wheelbase
2670 mm
(-3%)
2021
• IK
Body type
Station Wagon
Length
4685 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1400 mm
Wheelbase
2835 mm
Boot capacity
465 l
Weight
1787 kg
Doors
5
Wheelbase
2835 mm
(+3%)
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