2018 BMW 2-Series vs 2018 Cadillac ATS

2018 BMW 2-Series

2018 Cadillac ATS

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230i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 230i Convertible	24	34	$38,400	$40,750
2 Series 230i Coupe	24	35	$33,005	$34,950
2 Series 230i xDrive Convertible	23	33	$40,260	$42,750
2 Series 230i xDrive Coupe	24	33	$34,865	$36,950
2 Series M240i Convertible	21	30	$47,045	$50,050
2 Series M240i Coupe	21	30	$42,770	$45,450
2 Series M240i xDrive Convertible	21	30	$48,905	$52,050
2 Series M240i xDrive Coupe	21	30	$44,630	$47,450
M2 Coupe	18	26	$51,185	$54,500

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2-Door Coupe 2.0L AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L AWD	22	30	$38,850	$40,895
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Luxury AWD	22	30	$42,080	$44,295
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Luxury RWD	22	31	$40,180	$42,295
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L RWD	22	31	$36,570	$38,495
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD	19	27	$47,400	$49,895
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD	20	30	$45,500	$47,895
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Performance RWD	20	30	$47,875	$50,395
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L AWD	22	30	$35,620	$37,495
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Luxury AWD	22	30	$39,230	$41,295
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Luxury RWD	22	31	$37,330	$39,295
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L RWD	22	31	$33,720	$35,495
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD	19	27	$44,550	$46,895
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD	20	30	$42,650	$44,895
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Performance RWD	20	30	$45,500	$47,895
ATS-V Coupe 2-Door Coupe	16	23	$60,605	$63,795
ATS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan	16	23	$58,515	$61,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,400

$38,850

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,750

$40,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$679 / month

$682 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 BMW 2-Series is a competent coupe with plenty of power—even in base trim.

A sports car with a more practical body, the 2018 Cadillac ATS-V represents American engineering at its very best.

TCC Likes

Great base engine
Smart looks
Available manual transmission

Strong twin-turbo V-6
Great transmissions
Ride/handling balance

TCC Dislikes

Pricey optional extras
Cramped back seat
Coupe look is a little gangly

No automatic emergency braking
No AWD
Interior quite cramped

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

35.10

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.2

51.10

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

37.60

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

54.10

Second Leg Room (in)

31.8

33.50

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

42.30

Second Hip Room (in)

44.50

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

54.10

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

72.50

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

60.30

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

183.60

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

54.80

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

61.70

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

109.30

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

10.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

12.4 x 0.90

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.6 x 1.18

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

16.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

38.05

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.8

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.16

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P255/35R18

Rear Tire Order Code

QLC

Front Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P225/40R18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QLC

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3680

3418

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 x 8.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

295 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

LTG

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

272 @ 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

3.04

Trans Order Code

2TB

M5N

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.85

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

4.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.07

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.66

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.26

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

3.93

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Cadillac ATS Coupe

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Five-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Emissions

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

6.6

7.0

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.1

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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