2017 BMW 2-Series vs 2017 Ford Mustang

2017 BMW 2-Series

2017 Ford Mustang

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230i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 230i Convertible	23	34	$36,725	$38,950
2 Series 230i Coupe	24	35	$31,330	$33,150
2 Series 230i xDrive Convertible	23	33	$38,585	$40,950
2 Series 230i xDrive Coupe	24	33	$33,190	$35,150
2 Series M240i Convertible	21	32	$46,115	$49,050
2 Series M240i Coupe	21	32	$41,840	$44,450
2 Series M240i xDrive Convertible	21	31	$47,975	$51,050
2 Series M240i xDrive Coupe	21	31	$43,700	$46,450
M2 Coupe	18	26	$49,325	$52,500

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EcoBoost Fastback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	30	$25,016	$26,195
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	21	27	$33,732	$35,695
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	30	$28,534	$30,195
Mustang GT Fastback	15	25	$31,369	$33,195
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	14	23	$40,347	$42,695
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	25	$35,149	$37,195
Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback	14	21	$51,828	$54,845
Mustang Shelby GT350R Fastback	14	21	$51,828	$54,845
Mustang V6 Convertible	17	28	$29,612	$30,685
Mustang V6 Fastback	18	27	$24,304	$25,185

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,725

$25,016

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,950

$26,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$649 / month

$437 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW M2 works hard to keep things simple, and to keep its price under control—and to bring back some of the driver’s seat sensations that have gone missing in other recent M cars.

From base to Shelby, the 2017 Ford Mustang reminds us why America loves its pony cars so damn much.

TCC Likes

Track-ready handling
Power to spare
Absorbs hard impacts well

Tracks and rides so very well
New roofline embraces present and past
With launch control, line lock, Recaros, it's all that

TCC Dislikes

Somewhat austere interior
Interior noise is a constant companion
Ride can get jittery

Exterior isn't all that different
Engines don't sound as inspiring as they are
Not ponderous, but big

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.2

52.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

56.3

Second Leg Room (in)

31.8

30.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

44.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.5

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

Second Hip Room (in)

47.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

62.3

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

188.3

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

54.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

64.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

107.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

13.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

12.6

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

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

15.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

36.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P235/50WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

T3H

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P235/50WR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

T3H

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3680

3532

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

320 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

99H

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.3 L/140

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

310 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

2.54

Trans Order Code

2TB

44X

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.24

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.70

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

4.24

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

3.31

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

1.67

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

3.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Ford Mustang

Body Style

Convertible

Fastback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

7.3

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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