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2021 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 M235i xDrive Gran Coupe.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2021 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe takes 5.6 qt of 0W-20 engine oil and is EPA-rated at 23/32/26 mpg city/highway/combined.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/32/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11429888806. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire size225/40R18/XL 92HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11429888806 alt 11428593186
Engine air filter	13718480931
Spark plug	12125A1A259
Battery	61217604802 alt 61216805461
Front wiper blades	61615A25860
Thermostat	11539430898 alt 11539430899
Cabin air filter	64316835406 alt 64316835405

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	178 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	105.1 in
Curb weight	3613 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 32 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	91 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.6 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	5.6 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Cylinder Head Instructions

Only use new bolts.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	21.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.118; Rear: .882

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-10

22 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3

7.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Body Water Drains · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System