Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125ivsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

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

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

125i

218 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

225d

224 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,130 km
    702 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
218hp163kW
224hp167kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
1,130km702mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
147mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
370L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
52L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225dPowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6,100 rpm2,500-4,250 rpm6,350 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
24.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
224 hp
167 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d has 6 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i6.4 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 3.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
671 km
417 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
1,130 km
702 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
224 hp
167 kW
6.2 s
243 km/h
151 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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125i
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
1,130 km
702 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 460 km (286 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 69 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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