2021 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe
The 2021 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is a sedan. It has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 228 hp (170 kW), with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.1 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2021 BMW 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE
The 2021 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe is the four-cylinder version of the F44 2 Series Gran Coupe, BMW’s smallest four-door sedan, built in Leipzig, Germany. It uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 228 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm), with an eight-speed Steptronic automatic and xDrive all-wheel drive.
Where it fits
The F44 arrived for the 2020 model year and 2021 was its second year. It sits below the 3 Series and uses the transverse-engine platform shared with the X1, X2 and MINI models, so it is front-biased rather than rear-wheel drive like other BMW sedans. The 228i xDrive is the mainstream version, with the 301 hp M235i xDrive above it.
What it is like
Despite the “Gran Coupe” name, the 228i is a compact four-door sedan with a conventional boot, frameless door windows and a sloping roofline. It is easy to manoeuvre and economical, while the 2.0-litre engine provides brisk performance for the class. The cabin uses BMW’s latest digital displays and infotainment, though rear-seat space is tighter than in the 3 Series. For more on front-biased all-wheel drive, see our drivetrains explainer.
Buying one today
As a relatively new design, the F44 has fewer widely reported weak points than older BMWs. Check for up-to-date software, consistent tyre wear and any outstanding recall work, and confirm that the car has been serviced on schedule.
Rivals
The 228i xDrive Gran Coupe competed with the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC and the Mercedes-Benz A 220 sedan.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 228i xDrive Gran Coupe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | Version / Trim | BMW 2021 228i xDrive Gran Coupe |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Dravit Gray Metallic, Phytonic Blue Metallic, Portimao Blue Metallic, San Francisco Red Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Brooklyn Gray Metallic, Individual Colours available |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 228 hp / 170 kW | Torque | 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.1 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 23 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,440 kg (3,175 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2021 SEDANS
Compared with other 2021 sedans in our database, its 228 hp is 26% less than the average 2021 sedan (309 hp), and it is 14% lighter than the typical sedan.
| 2021 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe | Average 2021 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 228 hp | 309 hp (96 cars) | -26% |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 415 Nm (96 cars) | -16% |
| 0–60 mph | 6.1 s | 6.0 s (95 cars) | +2% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 139 mph (95 cars) | -7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,440 kg | 1,670 kg (104 cars) | -14% |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc | 2,615 cc (86 cars) | -24% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2021 sedans with similar power to the 2021 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe | 228 hp | 6.1 s | 1,440 kg |
| 2021 Audi A5 quattro | 228 hp | 5.6 s | 1,565 kg |
| 2021 Hongqi H5 2.0T | 224 hp | 8.5 s | 1,620 kg |
| 2021 BYD Qin Plus DM-i | 218 hp | 7.3 s | 1,530 kg |
| 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 215 hp | — | 1,680 kg |