BMW 2 Series M Performance edition launched at Rs 46 lakh

BMW India has launched the 2 Series Gran Coupe M Performance edition at Rs 46 lakh (ex-showroom, India). This makes it Rs 50,000 more expensive than the 220i M Sport Pro trim. The M Performance edition is only available with the petrol engine and will be sold in limited numbers. 

1. BMW 2 Series M Performance only comes with petrol engine
2. It gets contrasting grey paint on grille, wing mirrors

BMW 2 Series M Performance edition: what it gets

The 2 Series M Performance edition is available only with the Sapphire Black exterior colour, with the interior draped in black and beige. The special edition also gets M Performance parts such as the grille, drive selector, badges and puddle lamps. The inserts in the front bumper as well as the grille and wing mirrors are finished in a contrasting Cerium Grey.

BMW 2 Series M Performance edition features, engine

Talking about the features, the 2 Series M Performance edition comes with two 10.25-inch displays – one for the instrument cluster and one for the infotainment system. Other features include a wireless charger, head-up display, reverse camera and a 10-speaker sound system.

Safety features include six airbags as standard, three-point seat belts for all passengers, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX anchors, and run-flat tyres.

The 2 Series M Performance edition comes only with the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 179hp and 280Nm, and is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It can do a 0-100kph run in 7.1 seconds (claimed).

BMW 2 Series M Performance edition price and rivals

At Rs 46 lakh, the M Performance edition costs Rs 50,000 more than the 220i M Sport Pro and 220d M Sport trims, and Rs 2.5 lakh more than the 220i M Sport trim. The standard 2 Series is priced between Rs 43.50 lakh-45.50 lakh, and rivals the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine (Rs 45.80 lakh).

All-prices ex-showroom, India