2020 Acura ILX vs 2020 BMW 2-Series

2020 Acura ILX

2020 BMW 2-Series

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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

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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

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6.0

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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.

TCC Likes

Feisty engine
Good transmission
Lots of safety tech

Roomy small sedan
It’s not a crossover
Solid entry-level BMW sedan

TCC Dislikes

Humble underpinnings
Lack of head room
CarPlay, Android Auto not standard

M235i gets pricey
Cramped rear seat
Better as a hatch or X1

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

53.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

50.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

35.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

55.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

61.5

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.6

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

182.2

178.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P225/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

927

Front Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P225/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

927

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3095

3534

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

180 @ 3600

258 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

5.52

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.80

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

2.96

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.05

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

1.24

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

4.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

3.18

Trans Order Code

2TB

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

0.67

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura ILX

BMW 2 Series

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

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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