BMW 2 series, G42 / G87 (EU)

Additional Notes

• The BMW 2 Series G42/G87 rear differential capacity splits into two values across the lineup: 0.8 liter for the 218i and one configuration of the 230i, and 1 liter for the M240i, M2 variants, and a second 230i configuration. The lower 0.8-liter figure reflects a smaller rear differential unit, while the 1-liter figure is associated with differentials found in higher-torque applications.
• The 230i PF carries two separate rear differential capacity entries, both listed under normal use conditions — one at 0.8 liter and one at 1 liter. This indicates that the 230i was fitted with two different rear differential units depending on the specific build or market configuration.
• The M240i xDrive PF is the only all-wheel-drive variant in the listed specifications, and as a result carries two differential entries: a front differential at 0.45 liter and a rear differential at 1 liter. The front differential's notably smaller capacity of 0.45 liter reflects the compact nature of the front axle differential in a primarily rear-biased xDrive layout.
• The M2 in both its 338 kW (2023-2024) and 353 kW (2024- ) outputs uses a flexible service interval governed by the on-board maintenance system, rather than a fixed normal-use schedule. This system adjusts service intervals based on actual driving conditions and load, which is typical for high-performance variants subjected to variable operating stress.
• All non-M2 variants in the specifications — the 218i, 230i, M240i, and M240i xDrive — follow a normal use condition for differential fluid service. Normal use intervals are based on standard mileage or time thresholds rather than adaptive monitoring.
• The rear differential capacity is identical at 1 liter for the M2 338 kW, M2 353 kW, M240i, and M240i xDrive, despite differences in drivetrain layout and power output. This shared capacity points to a common rear differential housing used across multiple G42/G87 configurations.