Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220ivsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

220i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    111 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,238 km
    769 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
95.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
38.0s
Calculated
48.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
852km530mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
390L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
140g/km
111g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.0 s
48.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i has 34 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
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 Convertible (F23)220i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
1,395 kg
3,075 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 Convertible (F23)220i
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i7.7 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d: 0.5 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 Convertible (F23)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i: 1.9 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 Convertible (F23)220i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
852 km
530 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
1,238 km
769 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
226 km/h
140 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
213 km/h
132 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 Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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 Convertible (F23)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i 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 Convertible (F23)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.2 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 Convertible (F23)220i
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)220iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
852 km
530 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
111 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 220i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 386 km (240 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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