Compare the2022 Toyota SupraVS 2022 BMW 2 Series

The Supra’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The 2 Series doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Supra and the 2 Series have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Toyota’s powertrain warranty covers the Supra 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than BMW covers the 2 Series. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the 2 Series ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 4 times as many Toyota dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Supra’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota 13th in initial quality, above the industry average. With 9 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 20th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 10th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. BMW is ranked 12th.

The Supra’s optional 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 127 more horsepower (382 vs. 255) and 74 lbs.-ft. more torque (368 vs. 294) than the 230i’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Supra higher (5 to 7 out of 10) than the BMW 2 Series (3 to 7). This means the Supra produces up to 24.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the 2 Series every 15,000 miles.

For better traction, the Supra has larger tires than the 2 Series (F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19 vs. 225/45R18). The Supra 3.0’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 2 Series (F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19 vs. F:225/40R19 & R:255/35R19).

The Supra 2.0’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 230i’s standard 45 series tires. The Supra 3.0’s tires have a lower 35 series profile than the 2 Series’ optional 40 series front tires.

For better maneuverability, the Supra’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the 230i’s (34.1 feet vs. 36.4 feet). The Supra’s turning circle is 4.1 feet tighter than the M240i’s (34.1 feet vs. 38.2 feet).

The Toyota Supra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 450 pounds less than the BMW 2 Series.

The Supra is 6.5 inches shorter than the 230i, making the Supra easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Supra’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The 2 Series has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium/A91-CF Edition has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The 2 Series doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Supra, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Supra was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 4 of the last 39 years. The M235i/M240i hasn’t been picked since 2017.