Compare the2024 Toyota SupraVS 2023 BMW 2 Series

Both the Supra and 2 Series offer rear cross-traffic warning, but the Supra Auto has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The 2 Series’ Cross Traffic Warning doesn’t automatically brake.

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, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

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’ 2022 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 above average in long-term dependability. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, BMW is rated lower.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota first in overall reliability. BMW is ranked third.

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.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Supra turbo 4 cyl. is faster than the 230i 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder (automatics tested):

In a Car and Driver race course test, the Toyota Supra 3.0 was clocked 5 seconds faster than the BMW M240i Coupe xDrive (175.6 sec. vs. 180.6 sec.).

On the EPA test cycle the Supra gets better mileage than the 2 Series:

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 5). This means the Supra produces up to 24.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the 2 Series every 15,000 miles.

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

The Supra stops shorter than the 2 Series:

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:245/35R19 & 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 Premium handles at 1.07 G’s, while the 230i Coupe pulls only .92 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

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.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the Supra 3.0 Premium is quieter than the M240i Coupe xDrive (81 vs. 86 dB).

The Supra has .2 inches more front headroom and .4 inches more front legroom than the 2 Series.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Supra and the BMW 2 Series, based on reliability, safety and performance.

Car and Driver performed a comparison test in its July 2022 issue and they ranked the Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium higher than the BMW M240i Coupe xDrive.

The Supra was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2023 and 4 more times in the last 41 years. The M235i/M240i hasn’t been picked since 2017, and the M235i/M240i has only been chosen 3 times.