There are many reasons why a front-wheel drive configuration is great, however, there are plenty of reasons why rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive systems should be better. For instance, in wet or slippery conditions, front-wheel-driven vehicles have better traction due to the weight of the engine and transmission being over the driven wheels.
However, for the same reason, front-wheel-driven vehicles tend to experience more understeer in corners. Another positive for front-wheel-driven vehicles is that they tend to return a lower fuel consumption figure as the engine and drivetrain are more compact, needs fewer components and result in a lighter vehicle overall.
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But if frugality is not important to you, instead you are looking for a vehicle with a more sporty driving dynamic, front-wheel-driven cars might not be what you are looking for, as acceleration tends to be slower and the configuration sometimes produces what is called torque-steer, which is when the vehicle veers left or right under hard acceleration.
Depending on how much you are willing to pay, the BMW 2 Series range has it all; front, rear and all-wheel-drive systems. Let us take a look at which variants have which drivetrain configuration before you get an Instant Offer on your current vehicle and search for new or used BMW 2 Series models on AutoTrader.
Front wheel drive
Here is a list of BMW 2 Series models with a front-wheel drive setup.
| BMW 218i Gran Coupe |
| BMW 218i Gran Coupe Sport Line |
| BMW 218i Gran Coupe M Sport |
| BMW 218d Gran Coupe |
| BMW 220i Gran Coupe |
| BMW 218d Gran Coupe Sport Line |
| BMW 220i Gran Coupe Sport Line |
| BMW 218d Gran Coupe M Sport |
| BMW 220i Gran Coupe M Sport |
| BMW 218i Gran Coupe Mzansi Edition |
*Note that this table was compiled with information sourced from www.duoporta.co.za, however, can change at any moment and without notice.
Rear wheel drive
Here is a list of BMW 2 Series models with a rear-wheel drive setup.
| BMW 220i coupe M Sport |
| BMW 220d coupe M Sport |
| BMW M2 |
*Note that this table was compiled with information sourced from www.duoporta.co.za, however, can change at any moment and without notice.
All wheel drive
Here is a list of BMW 2 Series models with an all-wheel drive setup.
| BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coup |
| BMW M240i xDrive coupe |
*Note that this table was compiled with information sourced from www.duoporta.co.za, however, can change at any moment and without notice.
Verdict
There is definitely a range of BMW 2 Series variants that come with a front-wheel drive configuration, however, the sportier offerings either retain a rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive system.
