2015 BMW M235i xDrive Coupé announced

Seeing as the xDrive all-wheel drive system has been available on M135i hatchback models for some time, BMW’s decision to now offer it with the closely-related M235i two-door isn’t much of a surprise.

The M235i xDrive features the familiar 322 bhp (240 kW / 326 PS) 3.0 litre six-cylinder turbocharged engine, which is partnered by an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.

BMW M235i Coupé (2014) Front Side

However, thanks to extra traction, performance is marginally better. To illustrate the advantage, the M235i xDrive accelerates from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.6 seconds. That’s 0.2 seconds quicker than the rear-wheel drive version manages.

Fuel economy does suffer slightly though, falling from 37.2 mpg (7.6 l/100km) to 36.2 mpg (7.8 l/100km) on the combined cycle. Similarly, carbon dioxide emissions are increased from 176 to 182 g/km.

BMW doesn’t currently sell the M135i xDrive in the UK, so whether or not the M235i xDrive Coupé will come here remains to be seen.

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