Revealed in October 2024 on BMW's front-drive-based FAAR architecture, the F74 2 Series Gran Coupe is a four-door coupe-styled subcompact sedan, and the M235 xDrive is its hottest variant. In US trim the heavily revised B48 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four produces 312 hp (233 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm), routed through a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive. BMW quotes 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and a 155-mph top speed when fitted with performance tires, while Adaptive M Suspension is standard. For the 2025 model year the M235 dropped the trailing 'i' from its badge but remains the M Performance halo of the smallest BMW sedan.
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A. Acceleration
0–100 km/h4.90 sIndependent testBMWBLOG+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Official specification · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Engines — front-mounted 2.0-liter turbo four
BMW claim for the European-spec (296 hp) M235: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.9 s. Provided because no official 0-100 km/h figure is published for the higher-output US car (whose 0-60 mph claim is 4.7 s). [BMW figure reported by BMWBlog from the F74 launch.]
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0–100 mph10.90 sIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 10.9 s; stored canonically.
Instrumented road test · Published 7 May 2025 · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · C/D Test Results - 100 mph
Car and Driver instrumented 0-100 mph: 10.9 s for the 2025 M235 xDrive Gran Coupe.
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0–60 mphiMethodology noteRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers.4.70 sIndependent testCarBuzz+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Official specification · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · B48 Power — new peak of 312 horsepower (5,750-6,500 rpm)
BMW claim for the US-market M235 xDrive: 0-60 mph in 4.7 s. [BMW figure reported by CarBuzz / BMWBlog from the F74 launch; not an independent instrumented test.]
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B. Braking
100–0 mph braking distance93.6 mIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 307 ft; stored canonically.
Instrumented road test · Published 7 May 2025 · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · C/D Test Results - 100 mph
Car and Driver instrumented 100-0 mph braking for the 2025 BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupe: 307 ft. Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 235/40R-19 tires and M Performance package. Exact target variant.
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C. Dimensions
Height1445 mmIndependent testCarBuzz+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 56.9 in; stored canonically.
Government record · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Vehicle Specification Data — 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Four-cylinder, per the US EPA record.
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Engine displacement2.0 LHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 2 L; stored canonically.
E. Fuel Economy
Fuel economy (city)iMethodology noteLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.9.8 L/100kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 24 mpg; stored canonically.
Government record · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Vehicle Specification Data — 4 cyl, 2.0 L
US EPA city rating.
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Fuel economy (combined)i
F. Performance
Lateral accelerationiMethodology noteSkidpad radius and surface affect results.0.94 gIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Government record · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Vehicle Specification Data — 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Luggage volume 12 cu ft per the US EPA record.
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Seats5HomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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H. Pricing
Base price (as tested market)iMethodology noteDemo prices only; not live FX.49500 $Independent testCarBuzz+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Official specification · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · B48 Power — new peak of 312 horsepower (5,750-6,500 rpm)
2025 US base MSRP $49,500, excluding the $1,175 destination charge ($50,675 delivered). Up $1,200 from the 2024 M235i. [BMW pricing reported by CarBuzz / BMWBlog from the F74 launch.]
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9. Weight
Curb weight1623 kgIndependent testCarBuzz+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 3578 lb; stored canonically.
Official specification · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · B48 Power — new peak of 312 horsepower (5,750-6,500 rpm)
US-market curb weight 3,578 lb for the M235 xDrive (228 xDrive is 3,534 lb). [BMW figure reported by CarBuzz from the F74 launch.]
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Official specification · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · B48 Power — new peak of 312 horsepower (5,750-6,500 rpm)
US-market output, 312 hp (233 kW) at 5,750-6,500 rpm from the B48 2.0L turbo I4. The European M235 is rated at 296 hp (221 kW); the US car gets the higher tune. [BMW figure reported by CarBuzz from the F74 launch.]
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Peak torque400 N·mIndependent testCarBuzz+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 295 lb-ft; stored canonically.
Official specification · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · B48 Power — new peak of 312 horsepower (5,750-6,500 rpm)
New seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (two sub-transmissions in one housing); the F74 M235 is offered with no other gearbox. Modeled as a dual-clutch per the project's BMW DCT mapping. EPA codes it AM-S7 (automated manual, 7 speeds).
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Methodology noteLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.
8.7 L/100km
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Originally reported as 27 mpg; stored canonically.
Government record · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Vehicle Specification Data — 4 cyl, 2.0 L
US EPA combined rating (premium gasoline).
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Fuel economy (highway)iMethodology noteLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.7.1 L/100kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 33 mpg; stored canonically.
Official specification · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · B48 Power — new peak of 312 horsepower (5,750-6,500 rpm)
155 mph (250 km/h) electronically limited top speed, unlocked when fitted with performance tires; the standard limiter is 130 mph. [BMW figure reported by CarBuzz / BMWBlog from the F74 launch.]
