Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235ivsBMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

M235i

326 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 1M Coupe (E82)

3.0

340 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
326hp243kW
340hp254kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
17.3s
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
552km343mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,803mm71in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,541mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
53L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iBMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.05,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
340 hp
254 kW

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 has 14 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
1,495 kg
3,296 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i5.0 s
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.04.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0: 1.5 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
642 km
399 mi
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
552 km
343 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.9 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
326 hp
243 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
642 km
399 mi
552 km
343 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iBMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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