Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235ivsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45)

225i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    850 km
    528 mi
  • Largest trunk
    468 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
326hp243kW
231hp172kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
850km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,342mm171in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,555mm61in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
468L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
51L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i5,000 rpm1,250 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
159 km/h
99 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i has 95 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 95 hp (71 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
350 Nm
258 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
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
240 km/h
149 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)M235i4.8 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 1.8 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 1.6 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
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
684 km
425 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
850 km
528 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
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
231 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 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/h4.8 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
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 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/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 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
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,555 mm
61.2 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
850 km
528 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
468 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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