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

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,106 km
    687 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

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
1,106km687mi
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
124g/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 rpm1,500-2,500 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
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
25.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
99 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
218 hp
163 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
1,420 kg
3,131 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
242 km/h
150 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)225d6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 0.1 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i: 3.2 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
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
1,106 km
687 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
218 hp
163 kW
6.3 s
242 km/h
150 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
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.3 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
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)125iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
1,106 km
687 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
124 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
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 125i

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 435 km (271 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 66 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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