Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230ivsBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

230i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06)

223i

204 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    449 mi
  • Best performance score
    60/100

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    415 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
Power
245hp183kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
94.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km449mi
Calculated
634km394mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,386mm173in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,576mm62in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,583mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,584mm62in
Ground clearance-
171mm7in
Trunk volume
390L
415L
Max trunk volume-
1,405L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i5,000-6,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
204 hp
152 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i has 41 hp more than BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
1,615 kg
3,560 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 (G42)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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 (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

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 (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
722 km
449 mi
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
634 km
394 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
204 hp
152 kW
6.9 s
238 km/h
148 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 (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 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 (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i 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 (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iBMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,386 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,576 mm
62.0 in
Range score
722 km
449 mi
634 km
394 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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