2020 BMW 2 series Gran Coupe

midsize luxury car / 4-door sedan

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights (varies by trim/option)
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Standard system	Superior
Optional system	Superior
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)
Standard system	Advanced
Optional system	Advanced

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Standard blind spot detection
Standard lane departure warning & prevention

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2020-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe 4-door 4WD

The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe was introduced in the 2020 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

The driver's space was maintained well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN2004
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	6
Footrest (cm)	4
Left toepan (cm)	2
Brake pedal (cm)	2
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	3
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	3
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	2
Upper dash (cm)	5
Lower instrument panel (cm)	5

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN2004
Head
HIC-15	143
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	8
Maximum Nij	0.17
Chest maximum compression (mm)	28
Femur (kN)
Left	1.0
Right	0.6
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	2
Right	2
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.63
Right	0.42
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.7
Right	1.3
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	72
Right	34

About the small overlap front test

Small overlap front: passenger-side

Rating applies to 2020-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2020 BMW228i xDrive Gran Coupe 4-door 4wd

The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe was introduced in the 2020 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2010
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	14
Footrest (cm)	10
Right toepan (cm)	4
Center toepan (cm)	3
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	7
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	7
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Upper dash (cm)	11
Right lower dash (cm)	12

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2010
Head
HIC-15	165
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	15
Maximum Nij	0.17
Chest maximum compression (mm)	27
Femur (kN)
Left	1.7
Right	1.3
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	2
Right	3
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.43
Right	0.50
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.4
Right	2.0
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	39
Right	94

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2010
Head
HIC-15	49
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm)	15
Maximum Nij	0.16
Chest maximum compression (mm)	36
Femur (kN)
Left	0.5
Right	0.8
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.44
Right	0.38
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.7
Right	1.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	107
Right	67

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2020-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe 4-door 4wd

The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe was introduced in the 2020 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF2009
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	3
Left (cm)	6
Center (cm)	5
Right (cm)	3
Brake pedal (cm)	4
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	-1
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	-1
Rearward (cm)	0
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	1

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF2009
Head
HIC-15	280
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.4
Extension bending moment (Nm)	7
Maximum Nij	0.26
Chest maximum compression (mm)	34
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.6
Femur force - right (kN)	0.8
Knee displacement - left (mm)	2
Knee displacement - right (mm)	3
Maximum tibia index - left	0.45
Maximum tibia index - right	0.43
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	2.3
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	1.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	56
Right	80

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2020-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe 4-door 4wd

The BMW 2 series Gran Coupe was introduced in the 2020 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	VTS2008
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-20.5
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2008
Head HIC-15	225
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	36
Lateral force (kN)	1.3
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	44
Average deflection (mm)	41
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.62
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.79
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	2.6
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.9
Combined force (kN)	5.0
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.5
L-M moment (Nm)	37
A-P moment (Nm)	142

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2008
Head HIC-15	167
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.4
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	10
Lateral force (kN)	0.7
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	23
Average deflection (mm)	16
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.93
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.09
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.8
Acetabulum force (kN)	0.6
Combined force (kN)	1.4
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.5
L-M moment (Nm)	23
A-P moment (Nm)	33

About the original side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2020-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe 4-door 4wd

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	3,476 lbs
Peak force	17,993 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	5.18

About the roof strength test

Head restraints & seats

Seat type: Power cloth seat

Overall evaluation
Dynamic rating
Seat/head restraint geometry

Technical measurements for this test

Seat type	Power cloth seat
Geometry
Backset (mm)	7
Distance below top of head (mm)	10
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail	Pass
Max T1 acceleration (g)	12.1
Head contact time (ms)	53
Force rating	1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N)	0
Max neck tension (N)	283

About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.

Headlights

Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

All trims

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	All trims
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2020-21 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	71.3 m	None
Straightaway left edge	44.9 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	72.3 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	43.7 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	60.7 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	42.2 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	140.6 m
Straightaway left edge	97.8 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	74.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	59.7 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	61.1 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	47.7 m

Trim level(s)

All trims equipped with Premium package

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.

The low beams created excessive glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve and fair on the sharp right and both left curves.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on the gradual left curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	All trims equipped with Premium package
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2020-21 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	90.6 m	35.1%
Straightaway left edge	69.8 m	35.1%
250m radius right curve, right edge	73.5 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	65.3 m	114.3%
150m radius right curve, right edge	67.4 m	41.2%
150m radius left curve, left edge	64.5 m	119.5%

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	95.8 m
Straightaway left edge	93.4 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	76.5 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	74.1 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	63.8 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	61.4 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

Ratings are given for 2 different trim variations available on this vehicle.

System details

Standard Active Driving Assistant

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2020-23 models

Superior

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

System details

Optional Active Driving Assistant with ACC Stop & Go Function

Package name

Optional Driving Assistance

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2020-22 models

Superior

with optional equipment

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

About the original front crash prevention test

Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)

Ratings are given for 2 different systems available on this vehicle.

System details

standard Active Driving Assistant

Overall evaluation

This rating applies to 2020-24 models of the following trim lines: 228i xDrive trim

Advanced

Crossing child

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 23 mph.

Crossing adult

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 24 mph.

Parallel adult

In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 33 mph. A warning was issued 1.9 seconds before impact.

System details

optional Active Driving Assistant with Stop & Go Function

Overall evaluation

This rating applies to 2020-24 models of the following trim lines: 228i xDrive trim equipped with Active Cruise Control package

Advanced

with optional equipment

Crossing child

In the 12 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 7 mph.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 21 mph.

Crossing adult

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 22 mph.

Parallel adult

In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 20 mph. A warning was issued 1.9 seconds before impact.

About the pedestrian front crash prevention test

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2020-24 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	228i Gran Coupe
Seat type	leather

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	228i Gran Coupe
Seat type	leather

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	72
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	72
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	68
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	75
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation