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BMW 2 Series vs. Acura ILX

In comparing the BMW 2 Series to the Acura ILX, the BMW 2 Series has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The BMW 2 Series and Acura ILX have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the BMW 2 Series versus the Acura ILX, the two cars are fairly comparable.

BMW 2 Series versus Acura ILX Pricing

A used 2023 BMW 2 Series ranges from $39,880 to $46,822 while a used 2022 Acura ILX is priced between $26,855 to $34,453. For a new model, the BMW 2 Series's price is between $40,070 and $55,128, with the Acura ILX priced between $27,753 and $32,803.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the BMW 2 Series’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Acura ILX base engine makes 201 horsepower. Both the 2 Series and the ILX are rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are compact cars, the BMW 2 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear leg room. The Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and trunk space.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Acura ILX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 BMW 2 Series

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2022 Acura ILX

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$40,070 - $55,128

Used Asking Price:

$39,880 - $46,822

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

49.9%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$27,753 - $32,803

Used Asking Price:

$26,855 - $34,453

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

48%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

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30 / 39

iSeeCars Rankings

4 / 39

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

9 / 39

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

22 / 39

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Available Body Styles

Coupe

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive

Trim Levels

Base, w/Premium, w/Premium w/A-SPEC, w/Tech w/A-SPEC

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.067 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

201 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque:

180 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.065 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

24 / 34 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

317 / 449 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

24 / 34 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

317 / 449 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.1 inches

Cargo Space:

12 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

91.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

35.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.6 inches

Cargo Space:

12.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

89.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3393 lbs

Width:

81.9 inches

Height:

55.9 inches

Length:

178.5 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3095 lbs

Width:

70.6 inches

Height:

55.6 inches

Length:

182.2 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

225/45R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum

Tire Size:

P215/45R17