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The 2026 Acura Integra starts around $33,400 against roughly $38,200 for the BMW 228 Gran Coupe. The Integra adds a 5-door liftback with 24.3 cubic feet of cargo space, an available 6-speed manual, ten standard airbags including rear-passenger outboard side airbags, and 2.2 inches more rear legroom.
Both are compact four-door coupes chasing the same buyer: someone who wants something sharper than a mainstream sedan without moving up a size class.
The Integra won North American Car of the Year when the nameplate returned in 2023 — an award the BMW 2 Series has never received. What backs that up is a specification that reads unusually well for the money.
| Specification | 2026 Acura Integra | 2026 BMW 228 Gran Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP | About $33,400 | About $38,200 |
| Body style | 5-door liftback | 4-door coupe, no liftback |
| Max cargo volume | 24.3 cu ft | Liftback not available |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Available | Not available |
| Adaptive dampers | Available with A-Spec and Technology Package | Not offered |
| Airbags | 10 standard, including rear outboard side airbags | 8, no rear outboard side airbags |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 35.2 in |
| Premium audio | 16-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D | Not comparable |
| Powertrain limited warranty | 6 years / 70,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Pricing as published by each manufacturer and rounded. BMW package content varies by model year.
The Integra is a liftback: the rear glass rises with the tailgate, giving 24.3 cubic feet of cargo space and a wide, square opening. The 228 Gran Coupe is a conventional four-door with a boot lid.
Rear legroom runs 37.4 inches in the Integra against 35.2 in the BMW. Both are compact cars, but 2.2 inches is the margin that determines whether adults will sit back there willingly on a trip to the Bay Area.
| Specification | Integra | 228 Gran Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Liftback | Standard | Not available |
| Max cargo volume | 24.3 cu ft | Not comparable |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 35.2 in |
The Integra A-Spec with Technology Package offers a close-ratio 6-speed manual with a limited-slip differential, automatic rev-matching and famously quick linkage. BMW does not offer a manual 228 Gran Coupe.
The same package brings the Adaptive Damper System with Comfort, Normal and Sport modes, plus 18-inch wheels, LED fog lights and the exterior sport appearance package. The 228 Gran Coupe does not offer adaptive dampers.
| Specification | Integra | 228 Gran Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | Available | Not available |
| Adaptive dampers | Available | Not offered |
The Integra has ten standard airbags, including two rear-passenger outboard side airbags. The 228 Gran Coupe has eight and does not offer rear-passenger outboard side airbags.
AcuraWatch is standard on the Integra: lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow and the collision mitigation braking system are all included. On the 228 Gran Coupe these require an additional package.
The ELS STUDIO 3D system in the Integra A-Spec with Technology Package uses 16 speakers including Highline headliner drivers for 5.1-channel surround. There is no equivalent on the 228.
| Specification | Integra | 228 Gran Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 10, including rear outboard side | 8, none rear outboard side |
| AcuraWatch suite | Standard | Additional package |
| Premium audio | 16-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D | Not comparable |
The 228 Gran Coupe is available with xDrive all-wheel drive. The Integra is front-wheel drive only, and if you need AWD in this size of car the BMW has an answer that Acura does not.
BMW’s M235 xDrive Gran Coupe sits above the 228 and is genuinely quick. We compare it against the Integra Type S separately.
BMW interior ergonomics and the current iDrive system are excellent, and the 228 has a more premium-feeling cabin than its price suggests.
The Integra is the more practical, better-equipped and cheaper car, and it is the one available with a manual gearbox — which for a lot of buyers in this segment is the whole point.
The 228 Gran Coupe is the answer if you want all-wheel drive or prefer BMW’s cabin and interface.
Drive the manual Integra before you decide. It is the best argument the car makes for itself.
No. BMW does not offer a manual 228 Gran Coupe. The Acura Integra offers a close-ratio 6-speed manual with a limited-slip differential and automatic rev-matching on the A-Spec with Technology Package.
The Integra is a 5-door liftback, which means the rear glass lifts with the tailgate to give a wide opening and 24.3 cubic feet of cargo space. The 228 Gran Coupe is a conventional four-door with a boot lid.
Ten standard, including two advanced front airbags, two front side airbags, two front knee airbags, two side curtain airbags and two rear-passenger outboard side airbags. The 228 Gran Coupe has eight and does not offer rear-passenger outboard side airbags.
No. The Integra is front-wheel drive. The BMW 228 Gran Coupe offers xDrive all-wheel drive, which is a real advantage if you need it.
The Integra has 37.4 inches of rear legroom against 35.2 inches in the 228 Gran Coupe.
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Specifications, features and pricing are as published by each manufacturer at the time of writing and are subject to change. Competitive figures are drawn from manufacturer-published product information. Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, license, destination and handling, registration and documentary fees, and dealer-installed accessories. Dealers set actual selling prices. Feature availability varies by trim and may change during the model year — confirm equipment on the window sticker of the specific vehicle you are considering. Driver-assistance systems are aids only and do not replace safe driving; see the Owner’s Manual for limitations.