Powertrain families
B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel · 48-volt mild hybrid · B48A20 petrol
2 Series (F74) — Gran Coupe
2024–present
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- F74
- Production
- 2024–present
- Body style
- 4-door fastback
- Platform
- longitudinal layout · rear- or all-wheel drive
Body variants
2 Series → F74 → Gran Coupe
2 Series F74: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected gran coupe fits into the family.
F74 is the second 2 Series Gran Coupe generation for global markets. It remains a transverse four-door compact with front-wheel drive or xDrive, but BMW documents revised dimensions, a new engine portfolio, extensively reworked suspension and an OS 9-based digital cockpit.
BMW revealed the model in October 2024, started Leipzig production in November and scheduled the global sales launch for March 2025. Launch derivatives and their outputs are market-specific; the European M235 xDrive figure cannot be assumed for every region.
China receives the related long-wheelbase F78 Gran Coupe L. Because its wheelbase, length, production location and market range differ, the catalogue publishes F78 as a separate body route rather than an alias attached to the standard F74 dimensions.
2024–presentgeneration lifecycle
2body branches
4engine/drive families
8range designations
F74factory code
longitudinal layout · rear- or all-wheel drivearchitecture
Gran Coupe: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length4,546 mm
Width1,800 mm
Height1,445 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm
Luggage360–430 L
Fuel tank49 L
Seats5
Doors4-door fastback
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Coupe | F74 | 2024–present | 4-door fastback / 5 | 4,546 mm | 360–430 L |
| Gran Coupe | F78 | 2024–present | 4-door fastback / 5 | 4,663 mm | 430 L |
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented gran coupe applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 Gran Coupé | 2024–present | B38A15 turbo inline-three | 122 PS | 7DCT | FWD | Europe | The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé |
| 220 Gran Coupé | 2024–present | B38A15 turbo inline-three + 48 V mild hybrid | 170 PS system | 7DCT | FWD | Europe | The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé |
| 223 xDrive Gran Coupé | 2025–present | B48A20 turbo inline-four + 48 V mild hybrid | 218 PS system | 7DCT | AWD | Europe | The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé |
| M235 xDrive Gran Coupé | 2024–present | B48A20 turbo inline-four | 300 PS | 7DCT | AWD | Europe | The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé |
| 218d Gran Coupé | 2024–present | B47C20 diesel inline-four | 150 PS | 7DCT | FWD | Europe | The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé |
| 220d Gran Coupé | 2024–present | B47C20 diesel inline-four + 48 V mild hybrid | 163 PS system | 7DCT | FWD | Europe | The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé |
Factory designations
216 · 220 · 223 xDrive · M235 xDrive · 218d · 220d · 225L · M235L xDrive
Petrol engines
Inline and V engines are grouped by engine family, displacement, induction system and emissions specification.
Diesel derivatives
Where diesels were offered, output, injection generation and emissions hardware are recorded market by market.
Electrification
Mild- and plug-in hybrids are separate derivatives; combustion-engine output must not be substituted for total system output.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: longitudinal layout · rear- or all-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- F74: 4,546 mm × 1,800 mm × 1,445 mm
- F78: 4,663 mm × 1,801 mm × 1,457 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
Second generation revealed
BMW published the F74 press kit with revised chassis, drivetrains and OS 9.
Leipzig production
Series production began at Plant Leipzig.
Global sales launch
The initial petrol, diesel and M Performance range entered the market.
F74/F78 expansion
Standard- and long-wheelbase derivatives are tracked as different body and market records.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Gran Coupe
F742 Series F74 is a distinct F74 body branch. A four-door fastback combining a coupe-like roofline with easier rear access and a large tailgate or sedan-style luggage opening. Engines/drive: B38/B48 petrol, B47 diesel, 48-volt mild hybrid.
Gran Coupe
F782 Series F78 is a distinct F74 body branch. A four-door fastback combining a coupe-like roofline with easier rear access and a large tailgate or sedan-style luggage opening. Engines/drive: B48A20 petrol.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- F74 — Gran Coupe; F78 — Gran Coupe
- Range designations
- 216, 220, 223 xDrive, M235 xDrive, 218d, 220d, 225L, M235L xDrive
- Powertrain families
- B38/B48 petrol, B47 diesel, 48-volt mild hybrid, B48A20 petrol
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW 2 Series Gran CoupéWikipedia contributors
Secondary overview of F74 and the related China-market F78 long-wheelbase body.
- 02The new BMW 2 Series Gran CoupéBMW Group PressClub
Factory launch material for generation status, dimensions, drivetrains, chassis and March 2025 launch.
- 03Start of production for the new BMW 2 Series Gran CoupéBMW Group PressClub
Factory confirmation of November 2024 Leipzig production start and launch engines.
- 04BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé — China specificationBMW Group
BMW China product specification for the 2,780 mm-wheelbase F78, its dimensions and 225L range.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- The China-only F78 is published as a separate long-wheelbase body route; its 2,780 mm wheelbase and local range must not be merged into F74.
- The BMW press text contains an isolated ‘2 Series Coupé’ wording error while the article, tags and product are Gran Coupé; the catalog does not propagate that typo.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
4 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026