BMW Small Cars

Small BMW cars are not as common as larger ones in the US, but there are a fair number of models to choose from. A small car from BMW will typically end up in the driveways of well-to-do families with driving teens and young entrepreneurs that are making their way up the corporate ladder. The nice thing about this category of compact vehicles is that there are a variety of different options. If you’re after a small SUV, a sports car, or an electric car, look no further.

List of Small BMW Models and Prices

This is a list of the small BMW car models currently for sale in the USA:

Model	Power	Engine	Base Price
BMW 1 Series Convertible	230 hp	3.0L Inline-6 Gas	$37,200
BMW 3.0 CSL	552 hp	3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas	$750,000
BMW 2 Series Coupe	382 hp	3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas	$38,200
BMW 3 Series Convertible	230 hp	3.0L Inline-6 Gas	$47,900
BMW Alpina B4 Gran Coupe	488 hp	3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas	$101,999
BMW i3	170 hp	39.5L Electric	$44,450
BMW i4 Gran Coupe	335 hp	Electric	$52,000
BMW i8 Coupe	369 hp	1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Plug-in Hybrid	$147,500
BMW iX	516 hp	Electric	$87,100
BMW M2	453 hp	3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Gas	$62,200

What to Consider When Buying a BMW Compact Car

Small cars are generally not as popular as larger ones in America, but with the high price of luxury brands, many shoppers have to settle for these compact cars. BMW offers sedan, coupe, and crossover models and even a number of strong performance vehicles, but there is plenty of competition from other European automakers, so why should buyers consider a BMW over these rivals?

Pros

Punchy engines
Highly maneuverable
Luxurious and comfortable interiors
Performance-focused variants available

Cons

Expensive to purchase
Middling reliability ratings
Maintenance is pricey

FAQs

What is the best compact BMW car?

The 3 Series sedan has always been considered one of the best small luxury cars, but the 4 Series is almost as good if you don’t mind a coupe-style roof. But if you‘re after a bit more fun than leisure, the M2 is hard to beat. Family-oriented buyers might prefer the X3 SUV, which offers enough practicality to be worthwhile. Lastly, there are a few electric models, chief among which are the i4 sedan and iX SUV.

What is the price of a new BMW compact car?

Finding a cheap luxury car is not easy, and you won’t find them in the BMW lineup. The cheapest of the lot is the X2 crossover at a little under $40,000, while the 2 Series is closer to the round figure. You can get a convertible in the form of the Z4 Roadster for approximately $50,000 or a 4 Series Convertible for $5k more. The pricing of the electric models is high, too. The i4 sedan sells for a little over $50,000, while the iX sedan can cost as much as $110k. The most expensive of the range is the M4 CSL, which goes for no less than $140,000.

What is the fastest small car from BMW?

The M3 CS has the highest performance specs of all the small cars. Its twin-turbo six-cylinder makes 543 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, launching the small vehicle from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds.

Do the smallest BMWs get good mileage?

Small cars are usually quite frugal, and the 2 Series is the lightest sipper of the brand’s lineup. It achieves 26/35/29 mpg city/highway/combined, but the i4 electric sedan is naturally more efficient with 109/108/109 MPGe.