BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)
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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240ivsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.3 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful374 hp279 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight221 hp/t165 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Best overall score67/100
- Best performance score75/100
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i
- Lightest1,510 kg3,329 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range785 km488 mi
- Largest trunk468 L
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score85/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 374hp279kW | 231hp172kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,510kg3,329lb |
| Gross weight | 2,165kg4,773lb | 2,045kg4,508lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 58.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 72.7s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3s | 6.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.0s Calculated | 25.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1s Calculated | 6.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s Calculated | 14.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated | 153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton Calculated | 232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 591km367mi Calculated | 785km488mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,998cc183cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,548mm179in | 4,342mm171in |
| Width | 1,838mm72in | 1,800mm71in |
| Height | 1,404mm55in | 1,555mm61in |
| Wheelbase | 2,741mm108in | 2,670mm105in |
| Front track | 1,579mm62in | 1,557mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,569mm62in | 1,558mm61in |
| Ground clearance | 128mm5in | 165mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 390L | 468L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,510L |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 52L | 51L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 152g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: Power / Torque
- BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,900-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 5,000 rpm | 1,250 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.1 s | 6.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.3 s | 6.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.0 s | 25.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.1 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 12.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.4 s | 14.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 160 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 374 hp 279 kW |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 231 hp 172 kW |
BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i has 143 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 (G42) M240i: 143 hp (107 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 500 Nm 369 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 1,510 kg 3,329 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 237 km/h 147 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 4.3 s |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 6.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i: 2.0 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 2.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 591 km 367 mi |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 785 km 488 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 374 hp 279 kW | 4.3 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 231 hp 172 kW | 6.3 s | 237 km/h 147 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i |
| 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | 6.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
| BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i | BMW2 Series Active Tourer (F45)225i | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 374 hp 279 kW | 231 hp 172 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.3 s | 6.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 237 km/h 147 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 1,510 kg 3,329 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km 36.2 mpg US 43.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 591 km 367 mi | 785 km 488 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 152 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 390 L 13.8 cu ft | 468 L 16.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 153 hp/t 114 kW/t 6.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i | BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK | 6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.40 LC100 km | 11.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi | 18.31 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal | 975 L258 US gal214 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,310 LC/year | 1,706 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i
- Has 143 hp more
- Has 150 Nm more
- Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 28 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
- Has 68 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
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45) 225i
- Is 180 kg lighter
- Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 194 km (120 mi) more estimated range
- Has 78 L more trunk volume
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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