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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2021-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
  • 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

  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    415 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • 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
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
94.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km449mi
Calculated
682km424mi
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
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,587mm62in
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
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
27.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
241 km/h
150 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
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
97 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
1,545 kg
3,406 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
241 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i6.9 s
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i and BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i: 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 (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 0.6 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 (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Active Tourer (U06)223i
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
682 km
424 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
7.0 s
241 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
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/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 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
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
682 km
424 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
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 (G42) 230iBMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06) 223i

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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