Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

228i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
Power
245hp183kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,975kg4,354lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,526mm178in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
430L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
50L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
31.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i has 55 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
1,505 kg
3,318 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)228i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
235 km/h
146 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)228i6.1 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d: 1.4 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)228i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i: 2.5 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)228i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
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 Convertible (F23)228i
743 km
462 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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)228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Gran Coupe (F44)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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)228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i 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)228i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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)228i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)228iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)220d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
743 km
462 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

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 Convertible (F23) 228iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 220d
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 228i

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 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 Gran Coupe (F44) 220d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 368 km (229 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 44 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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