The 10 Cheapest BMWs Money Can Buy

Since 1910, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, otherwise known as BMW, has been the luxury brand of German-made automobiles and motorcycles that is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. The production of their vehicles doesn't just come from Germany. There are also manufacturing plants located in Brazil, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Africa, the UK, and the US. So, from this roster, what are the ten cheapest BMWs money can buy?

Taking into consideration BMW does automobiles and motorcycles, expect to find something from both categories. The list focuses on what's new and not on what's used. Used vehicles are almost always cheaper than their brand-new counterparts.

For the most part, BMW buyers on a budget will find the BMW 2 Series the least expensive route to go for a brand-new model. This is the German automaker's entry-level design that comes in the form of a coupe. It's also been known to come as a four-door hatchback. There's also the M2 variant with optimal performances in mind.

Each of the BMWs listed features an expansive range of options and packages as opportunities to enhance an owner's experience. For at least half of the vehicles listed, you can still keep the final price tag under the $50,000.00 USD mark even with all the upgrades.

As a standard, each BMW automobile has the Active Driving Assistant, Frontal Collision warning with City Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, and Active Blind Spot Detection. All of these add extra protection to keep you and your accompanying passengers safe while on the road.

Most of the models mentioned in the list come with a front-wheel drive, along with an option to upgrade to an all-wheel drive. Known as xDrive, the all-wheel drive allows for a more controlled driving experience while behind the wheel. The technology involved powers all four wheels and will counteract slip in reduced traction areas.

10. M240i Coupe ($49,900.00 USD)

Starting at $49,900.00 USD, the 2023 edition of BMW's M24i Coupe is part of the M lineup. It is among the few vehicles sporting the BMW badge that's under the $50,000.00 USD mark. Granted, it is only $100.00 but it is still among the cheapest money can buy from this particular lineup.

Built with a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine, the M240i coupe is capable of a 382 horsepower output at 6,500 revs per minute. It can reach the top speed of 155 miles per hour and reach the sixty-mile-per-hour mark in 4.5 seconds. Its fuel economy rating is thirty-two miles per gallon on the highway and twenty-two miles per gallon in the city.

The M240i coupe is 179.4 inches long, 72.4 inches wide, and 55.0 inches tall. Its curb weight is 3,748 pounds. The trunk offers 13.8 cubic feet of cargo room that you can load up as needed.

9. 430i Coupe ($47,400.00 USD)

For $47,400.00 USD, a 430i Coupe gives the driver a decently powered machine that has a 255 horsepower output at 6,500 revs per minute. In 5.5 seconds, it can hit the speed of sixty miles per hour. Like most models in the list, if you want to upgrade from its standard front-wheel drivetrain to an all-wheel one, it'll cost an extra $2,000.00 USD.

Like the majority of the vehicles listed here, the top speed of a 430i coupe is 155 miles per hour. While this may not zip like the speed of light as BMW's more expensive models, it'll do.

If you care for something jazzier from the 430i series, it also comes in the form of a convertible. Mind you, that will put the base cost of the vehicle at $55,000.00 USD. However, this still makes it among the cheaper models available from the BMW production line.

As for the 430i Coupe itself, its curb weight is 3,478 pounds. The trunk's cargo capacity is 15.5 cubic feet. The overall length of the vehicle is 187.9 inches and its width is 81.9 inches when the mirrors are folded out. 54.6 inches is how tall the vehicle is from the ground up.

8. X3 sDrive30i ($45,400.00 USD)

In six seconds, the X3 sDrive30i can hit the sixty miles per hour mark. Not bad for $45,400.00 USD. This 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine features a 248 horsepower output at 6,500 revs per minute. As an SUV, it'll do as a luxury classed vehicle fit for a frugal consumer not wanting to fork out top dollar simply because they can.

The fuel economy rating of the sDrive30i is twenty-three miles in the city and twenty-nine miles on the highway. 155 miles per hour is this SUV's top speed when pushed to the max.

When the back seats are down, the X3 sDrive30i offers up to 62.7 cubic feet of space. As for the vehicle's measurements, its 185.9 inches long, 74.4 inches wide, and 66.0 inches tall. The curb weight is 4,079 pounds.

7. M235i Coupe ($44,400.00 USD)

As a BMW, the M235i Coupe is a two-door automobile that has a 3.0-liter engine that has an output of 335 horsepower. It has no trouble reaching sixty miles per hour in 4.4 seconds. Because this is a sportier model than the rest of the BMW 2 Series, it does cost a bit more.

These coupes start at $46,400.00 USD. However, with it, you get 18-inch wheels, an M Sport brake, and an M Sport steering wheel. It also has an adaptive suspension. Should you opt for the all-wheel drive option, as an M235i xDrive Gran Coupe the price starts at $46,400.0 USD.

Weighing 3,605 pounds, the M235i Coupe is 178.5 inches long, 70.9 inches wide, and 55.9 inches tall. Its transmission is an eight-speed sport automatic with sport and manual shift modes.

6. 330i Sedan ($42,300.00 USD)

For $42,300.00 USD, the luxury classed 330i sedan is among the cheapest BMW models money can buy if you want something fresh off the lot. In 5.6 seconds, it hits the sixty miles per hour mark, thanks to its 255 horsepower output at 6,500 revs per minute.

The 330i also offers a hybrid option for an extra $1,000.00 USD for the front-wheel drive option. If you'd rather have the all-wheel drive, it's another $2,000.00 USD. This particular lineup is technically called the 330e and this one has a 288 horsepower output. The maximum speed this particular BMW can hit is 155 miles per hour.

The 330i Sedan is 185.9 inches long, 71.9 inches wide, and 56.8 inches tall. Its curb weight is 3,536 pounds with a wheelbase measurement of 112.2 inches.

5. X1 xDrive28i ($38,600.00 USD)

Available only as an all-wheel drive, the X1 xDrive28i is a compact crossover SUV that's valued at $38,600.00 USD. In 6.2 seconds, it can zip to sixty miles per hour with its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that's equipped with 241 horsepower which ranges from 4,500 to 6,500 revs per minute.

The xDrive28i's top speed is 149 miles per hour. It has a fuel mileage rating of twenty-five miles per gallon in the city and thirty-four miles per gallon on the highway. As an SUV, this is decent enough to make it an affordable option when the time comes to fuel up.

The xDrive29i measurements are 177.2 inches long, 72.6 inches wide, and 64.6 inches tall. Its curb weight is 3,750 pounds. As for cargo capacity, it can provide as much as 57.2 cubic feet of room when the back seats are folded down.

4. 230i ($37,400.00 USD)

The BMW 230i is a coupe that comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that has an output of 255 horsepower. In 5.5 seconds, it can hit the sixty-mile-per-hour mark without a problem. The base price of a 230i is $37,400.00 USD. If you wish to upgrade to the all-wheel xDrive, it will cost an extra $2,000.00 USD to get it.

The top speed for the 230i is 142 miles per hour when it is full pedal to the metal. Its curb weight is 3,519 pounds and has a wheelbase measurement of 107.9 inches. In length, it's 179 inches long. The width is 72.4 inches with mirrors folded in and 81.4 inches with mirrors folded out. The height of the vehicle from the ground up is 54.8 inches.

3. X2 sDrive28i ($36,600.00 USD)

For $36,600.00 USD, the X2 sDrive28i offers a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine capable of 228 horsepower at 6,000 revs per minute. In 6.6 seconds, it can go from zero to sixty miles per hour. This is considered by BMW as a sports activity coupe. The torque is 258 lb-ft at 4,500 revs per minute and can reach a speed as fast as 144 miles per hour.

As part of the X series, it has been designed as a compact crossover SUV. The X2 is the least expensive of the SUVs coming from BMW's production line.

Measuring 172.2 inches long, 71.8 inches wide, and 60.1 inches tall, the X2 sDrive28i is classified as a compact crossover SUV. Its curb weight is 3,519 pounds. When the rear seats are down, it offers up to 50.1 cubic feet of space to load it up with cargo.

2. 228i Gran Coupe ($36,600.00 USD)

With 228 horsepower at 6,000 revs per minute and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the 228i Gran Coupe, makes a decent budget-friendly option when it comes to investing in a luxury automobile. It can reach sixty miles per hour in 6.3 seconds, which is decent for an entry-level luxury coupe. Starting at $36,600.00 USD, this is the cheapest of the brand new BMW models money can buy. If you want an all-wheel xDrive option, that's another $2,000.00 USD.

The maximum speed of the 228i Gran Coupe is 152 miles per hour, which has been the case for the majority of the BMW models listed.

As for the dimensional measurements, the 228i has a 105.1-inch wheel base and is 178.5 inches long, 70.9 inches wide, and 55.9 inches tall. The curb weight is 3,393 pounds.

1. BMW Motorcycles (Starting at $4,995.00 USD)

When comparing notes about the different BMW models, the brand's lineup of motorcycles starts as low as $4,995.00 USD with its 2023 G 310 R. This particular motorcycle is part of the Roadster lineup coming from BMW's production line. Coming from BMW, it's designed to be a fun-loving, sporty option as a motorbike. The 310 R has a thirty-four horsepower output at 9,250 revs per minute. The torque performance is 20.6 lbs-ft at 7,500 revs per minute.

At $32,210.00 USD, the most expensive of the BMW motorcycles as a new model is the 2023 K 1600 Grand America Option 719 Midnight. Even at this price, it is considerably lower than the cheapest brand new BMW vehicle currently on the market. This is a motorcycle from the touring class that serves as a luxurious option for motorcyclists.

Grand America has a revised engine that has a 160 horsepower output at 1,000 revs per minute. The maximum torque is 132.7 lbs-ft when generated at 5,250 revs per minute. These rich characteristics make driving this motorcycle a luxuriously relaxed feeling. If you're going to cruise a long distance in a two-wheeler, do it in style.