THE EASE OF AN AUTOMATIC, WITH THE FUEL ECONOMY OF A MANUAL. YOU'VE GOT IT ALL. The next generation manual transmission reduces mechanical losses and aids improvement in fuel economy of the car With the auto-magic transmission it stickers at 23 miles per gallon in the city and 36 on the interstate; its combined score is 28 MPG. Opting for the manual lowers that average figure by 2 mpg 2017 BMW 2-Series Specs. Select up to 3 trims below to compare some key specs and options for the 2017 BMW 2-Series. For full details such as dimensions, cargo capacity, suspension, colors, and brakes, click on a specific 2-Series trim. If you're considering buying the BMW 2-Series, request free price quotes from local dealers. Both cars come standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission, but a 6-speed manual is a no-cost option on either model. BMW claims highway efficiency of 32 mpg and 36 mpg respectively for the M235i and the 228i, when equipped with the automatic transmission. 2017 BMW 2 Series: What's Changed. By Kelsey Mays. The 228i becomes the 230i, while the M235i becomes the M240i. and eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmissions. BMW says the The BMW 228 is great for sun lovers and luxury shoppers. Cars.com has the features of every 228 model year -- see if it's right for you. Manual or automatic transmission. Four Cylinders of Fury. A 240-hp 228i xDrive coupe is our first four-wheel-drive 2-series test car. As in all of its applications, the 2.0-liter four is surprisingly stout. Regression Model: Miles per Gallon (Automatic or Manual transmission?) Abraham Aizenman Tuesday, September 09, 2014. Executive Summary. We analyzed the miles per gallon of Manual vs. Automatic transmissions. We found the answer is yes: Cars with a manual transmission are somewhat better for mpg The BMW 228i Is The Best Enthusiast Bimmer You Can Buy with a six-speed manual. Yes, the 8-speed ZF automatic is one of the best gearboxes in the world, but having driven bo