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Compare 2020 Acura ILX vs 2020 BMW 2-Series

2020 Acura ILX
#32 in Compact Cars
2020 BMW 2-Series
#21 in Coupes
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Sedan
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
ILX Sedan 24 34 $24,617 $25,900
ILX Sedan w/Premium Pkg 24 34 $26,492 $27,880
ILX Sedan w/Premium/A-Spec Pkg 24 34 $28,387 $29,880
ILX Sedan w/Technology Pkg 24 34 $28,292 $29,780
ILX Sedan w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg 24 34 $30,187 $31,780
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228i xDrive Gran Coupe
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
2 Series 228i xDrive Gran Coupe 23 33 $35,375 $37,500
2 Series 230i Convertible 23 34 $38,725 $41,100
2 Series 230i Coupe 24 32 $33,330 $35,300
2 Series 230i xDrive Convertible 21 31 $40,585 $43,100
2 Series 230i xDrive Coupe 21 31 $35,190 $37,300
2 Series M235i xDrive Gran Coupe 23 32 $42,815 $45,500
2 Series M240i Convertible 22 30 $47,370 $50,400
2 Series M240i Coupe 22 30 $43,095 $45,800
2 Series M240i xDrive Convertible 22 30 $49,230 $52,400
2 Series M240i xDrive Coupe 22 30 $44,955 $47,800
M2 CS Coupe 17 24 $78,250 $83,600
M2 Competition Coupe 18 25 $55,275 $58,900
Pricing
Invoice Price
$24,617
$35,375
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$25,900
$37,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$432 / month
$625 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
4.7
6.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 Acura ILX is still the most affordable car with a luxury badge, but it requires a few concessions. The 2020 2-Series Gran Coupe fills the smallest void in the BMW lineup.
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Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
34 mpg 33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
50.3 -
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
34 34.4
Front Head Room (in)
38 38.2
Second Hip Room (in)
51.7 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.6 55.5
Second Head Room (in)
35.9 35.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
89.3 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.6 53.1
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 41.4
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.2 61.5
Wheelbase (in)
105.1 105.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.6 70.9
Track Width, Front (in)
59.4 61.5
Length, Overall (in)
182.2 178.5
Height, Overall (in)
55.6 55.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.4 12
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 -
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 13.2
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.8 37.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P215/45VR17 P225/45VR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA 927
Front Tire Size
P215/45VR17 P225/45VR17
Spare Tire Size
NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA 927
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3095 3534
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
410 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
95 -
Engine
Displacement
2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
201 @ 6800 228 @ 5000
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
180 @ 3600 258 @ 1450
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 23
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.96 1.24
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.22 4.22
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.18 3.18
Trans Order Code
NA 2TB
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.22 1.49
Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.08 5.52
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.48 0.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.94 2.96
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61 2.05
Trans Type
8 8
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
Acura ILX BMW 2 Series
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 6.6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-
Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-
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