Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428ivsAriel Nomad 2.4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

428i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

Ariel Nomad

2.4

235 hp2354 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated2015-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Lightest
    670 kg
    1,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    351 hp/t
    262 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428iArielNomad2.4
Power
245hp183kW
235hp175kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
670kg1,477lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
83.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
27.2s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
3,215mm127in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,348mm92in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
480L
-
Max trunk volume
1,300L
-
Doors
5
-
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428iAriel Nomad 2.4PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Nomad 2.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
ArielNomad2.47,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428iArielNomad2.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
245 hp
183 kW
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i has 10 hp more than Ariel Nomad 2.4.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
ArielNomad2.4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
ArielNomad2.4
670 kg
1,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ArielNomad2.4
201 km/h
125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i5.8 s
ArielNomad2.43.4 s

Although BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i has more power, Ariel Nomad 2.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i: 2.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
ArielNomad2.4
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW
3.4 s
201 km/h
125 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
ArielNomad2.4
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)428iArielNomad2.4
Power
245 hp
183 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
670 kg
1,477 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
-
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 428i

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 59 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Is 910 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 196 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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