Compare the2023 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2023 BMW 2 Series

Both the Camaro 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, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Camaro 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 over 8 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Camaro’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 18 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is ranked 9th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, BMW is rated lower.

The Camaro has more powerful engines than the 2 Series:

As tested in Car and Driver the Camaro LT1/SS 6.2 V8 is faster than the 230i 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder (automatics tested):

As tested in Car and Driver the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the 230i 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder (automatics tested):

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Camaro V6/V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The 2 Series doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Camaro uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder engine for maximum performance). The 2 Series requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Camaro has 5.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the 2 Series (19 vs. 13.7 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Camaro has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The 2 Series doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Camaro offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The 2 Series doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Camaro, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the 2 Series.

For better stopping power the Camaro ZL1’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the 2 Series:

The Camaro stops much shorter than the 2 Series:

For better traction, the Camaro has larger standard tires than the 2 Series (245/50R18 vs. 225/45R18). The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 2 Series (F:305/30R19 & R:325/30R19 vs. F:245/35R19 & R:255/35R19).

The Camaro SS 1LE/ZL1’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the M240i Coupe’s optional 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Camaro SS has standard 20-inch wheels. The 2 Series’ largest wheels are only 19-inches.

The Camaro has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The 2 Series doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Camaro’s wheelbase is 2.8 inches longer than on the 2 Series (110.7 inches vs. 107.9 inches).

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the 230i Coupe pulls only .92 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro Coupe has .4 inches more front headroom, 2.1 inches more front legroom and .3 inches more rear headroom than the 2 Series Coupe.

The Camaro (except LS/LT1)’s optional easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The 2 Series doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Camaro’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The 2 Series does not have an oil pressure gauge.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Camaro has standard extendable sun visors. The 2 Series doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Camaro (except LS/LT1) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The 2 Series doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The Chevrolet Camaro comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the BMW 2 Series isn’t available as a convertible.

The Camaro was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 3 of the last 7 years. The M235i/M240i hasn’t been picked since 2017.

Motor Trend selected the Camaro as their 2016 Car of the Year. The 2 Series has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Camaro outsold the BMW 2 Series by 30% during the 2021 model year.