Compare 2016 BMW 228 specifications by trim levels
228 is a 4-seat from BMW, which first hit the market back in 2014.
With the price tag ranging from $32,850 to $40,650, the BMW 228 faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Acura ILX, Honda Accord, Nissan 370Z.
The BMW 228 has a maximum towing capacity of 7000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The BMW 228 boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 33 to 35 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 69.80mm x 174.70mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2016 BMW 228
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Fuel Tank: 13.7 gal
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Wheelbase: 105.9 in
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MPG: 22 city/34 hwy
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0-60 mph: 5.4 sec
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Ground clearance: 5.5 in
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Engine: 2.0L I-4
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Towing capacity: 7000 lbs
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Curb: 3260 lbs
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Tires: P205/50HR17.0 BSW run flat AS
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Cargo: 13.8 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 4
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 174.7 x 69.8 x 55.6
2016 BMW 228 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The BMW 228 is offered in 4 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about BMW 228 safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the BMW 228 specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Engine 2.0L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 240 hp @ 5000
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Torque 255 lb-ft.
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Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 6-spd man w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.3 - 5.7 sec
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1/4 mile time 13.8 - 13.9 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 174.7 in
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Width 69.8 in
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Height 55.8 in
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Wheelbase 105.9 in
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Curb Weight 3260 lbs
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GVWR 4165 lbs
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Towing capacity 7000 lbs
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Ground clearance 5.5 in
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Turning radius 17.9 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 4
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 13.7 gal
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City 22 - 23 mpg
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Combined 28 - 30 mpg
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Highway 33 - 35 mpg
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Highway range 452.1 - 479.5 mi
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WARRANTY
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Powertrain Warranty 48 months/50,000 miles mths/miles
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Specifications 
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe |
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Convertible |
Exterior length | |||
174.7 " in | 174.7 " in | 174.7 " in | 174.7 " in |
Exterior body width | |||
69.8 " in | 69.8 " in | 69.8 " in | 69.8 " in |
Exterior height | |||
55.8 " in | 55.8 " in | 55.6 " in | 55.6 " in |
Horsepower | |||
240 @ 5,000 rpm | 240 @ 5,000 rpm | 240 @ 5,000 rpm | 240 @ 5,000 rpm |
Torque | |||
255 @ 1,250 rpm | 255 @ 1,250 rpm | 255 @ 1,250 rpm | 255 @ 1,250 rpm |
Fuel economy - city | |||
22 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
34 mpg | 35 mpg | 34 mpg | 33 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
7.0 seconds | 7.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
15.4 seconds | 15.8 seconds | 15.8 seconds | 15.9 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
88 mph | 83 mph | 87 mph | 85 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
.9 | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom speed | |||
61 mph | 61 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.31/3.55 " | 3.31/3.55 " | 3.31/3.55 " | 3.31/3.55 " |
Curb weight | |||
3,260 lbs. | 3,470 lbs. | 3,625 lbs. | 3,765 lbs. |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
4,165 lbs. | 4,360 lbs. | 4,395 lbs. | 4,540 lbs. |
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
1,985 lbs. | 2,050 lbs. | – | – |
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
2,345 lbs. | 2,405 lbs. | – | – |
Wheelbase | |||
105.9 " in | 105.9 " in | 105.9 " in | 105.9 " in |
Front track | |||
59.9 " | 59.9 " | 59.9 " | 59.9 " |
Rear track | |||
61.3 " | 61.3 " | 61.3 " | 61.3 " |
Turning radius | |||
17.9 '' | 18.5 '' | 17.9 '' | 18.5 '' |
Ground clearance | |||
5.5 " in | 5.5 " in | 5.5 " in | 5.5 " in |
Front legroom | |||
41.5 " in | 41.5 " in | 41.5 " in | 41.5 " in |
Rear legroom | |||
33.0 " in | 33.0 " in | 31.8 " in | 31.8 " in |
Front headroom | |||
40.1 " in | 40.1 " in | 40.5 " in | 40.5 " in |
Rear headroom | |||
36.5 " in | 36.5 " in | 37.0 " in | 37.0 " in |
Front shoulder room | |||
54.4 " in | 54.4 " in | 54.4 " in | 54.4 " in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
53.4 " in | 53.4 " in | 42.2 " in | 42.2 " in |
Luggage volume | |||
13.8 cu.ft. | 13.8 cu.ft. | 11.8 cu.ft. | 11.8 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
13.8 cu.ft. | 13.8 cu.ft. | 11.8 cu.ft. | 11.8 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
Payload | |||
785 lbs. | 785 lbs. | – | – |
Drag coefficient | |||
.29 | .29 | – | – |
Interior Features 
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe |
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Convertible |
Air conditioning, front | |||
dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
Clock | |||
in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
Cupholders | |||
front | front | front | front |
Gear shift knob trim | |||
leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Floor console | |||
full | full | full | full |
Floor mats | |||
carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
Front windows | |||
power | power | power | power |
Rear windows | |||
fixed | fixed | power | power |
1-touch window up | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | front and rear | front and rear |
1-touch window down | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | front and rear | front and rear |
Instrumentation | |||
analog | analog | analog | analog |
Lighting - map lights | |||
front | front | front | front |
Lighting - dome light | |||
fade | fade | fade | fade |
Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Rear view mirror | |||
day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Remote trunk release | |||
power | power | power | power |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Steering wheel material | |||
leather | leather | leather | leather |
Lighter elements | |||
front | front | front | front |
Cell phone | |||
pre-wiring | pre-wiring | pre-wiring | pre-wiring |
Exterior Features 
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe |
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Convertible |
Antenna | |||
window grid | window grid | fixed | fixed |
Body material | |||
fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
Paint | |||
clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
Grille trim | |||
black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround |
Fog/driving lights | |||
front | front | front | front |
Door count | |||
2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Rear cargo door | |||
trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
Tinted windows | |||
light | light | light | light |
Rear window type | |||
fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
Mirrors | |||
dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
Sunroof | |||
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
Spoiler | |||
lip | lip | – | – |
Front tires | |||
P205/50HR17.0 BSW run flat AS | P205/50HR17.0 BSW run flat AS | P205/50HR17.0 BSW run flat AS | P205/50HR17.0 BSW run flat AS |
Wheels | |||
17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
Windshield wipers - front | |||
variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
Mirrors, auto dimming | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Tires - rear | |||
245/35YR10 | 245/35YR10 | 245/35YR10 | 245/35YR10 |
Convertible top | |||
power | power | – | – |
Seats 
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe |
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Convertible |
Front seat type | |||
sport | sport | sport | sport |
Standard seating | |||
4 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers | 4 passengers |
Front driver seat direction controls | |||
8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
Lumbar support | |||
driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Front armrests | |||
center sliding | center sliding | center sliding | center sliding |
Front head restraints | |||
adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
Heated front seats | |||
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Memory | |||
driver | driver | driver | driver |
Rear seats | |||
40-20-40 bench | 40-20-40 bench | full bench | full bench |
Rear armrest | |||
with pass-thru | with pass-thru | – | – |
Rear head restraints | |||
2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
Seat trim | |||
leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
Entertainment System 
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe |
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Convertible |
Radio | |||
AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
CD player | |||
in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
Speakers | |||
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Navigation system | |||
yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Equalizer | |||
automatic | automatic | automatic | automatic |
Safety and Security Features 
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe |
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Convertible |
Airbags, frontal | |||
driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
Airbags, side impact | |||
seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain | |||
curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | – | – |
Traction control | |||
ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
front | front | front | front |
Headlights | |||
halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
Exterior light control | |||
fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
Remote keyless entry | |||
keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
Door locks | |||
power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall | BMW Assist eCall |
Mechanical Features 
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe |
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Convertible |
Engine | |||
2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
Engine - valvetrain | |||
DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Brakes | |||
4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Drive type | |||
rear-wheel | all wheel | rear-wheel | all wheel |
Exhaust | |||
stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Steering | |||
rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
Speed sensitive steering | |||
Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic | Servotronic |
Suspension tuning | |||
regular | regular | regular | regular |
Front suspension type | |||
strut | strut | strut | strut |
Front shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Front springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Rear suspension type | |||
multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
Rear shocks | |||
gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Rear springs | |||
coil | coil | coil | coil |
Transmission | |||
6-spd man w/OD | 8-spd auto w/OD | 8-spd auto w/OD | 8-spd auto w/OD |
Axle ratio | |||
3.91 | 3.08 | 3.08 | 3.08 |
Turbocharger | |||
intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
Other Specs 
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe |
i 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Convertible |
i xDrive 2dr All-wheel Drive Convertible |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
7000 lbs. | 7000 lbs. | 7000 lbs. | 7000 lbs. |