Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)

220i

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i

  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    645 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • 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
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
Power
252hp188kW
192hp143kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
165mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
645L
Max trunk volume
335L
1,905L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
61L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230iBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i5,000 rpm1,250-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
38.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 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
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
192 hp
143 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i has 60 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
1,495 kg
3,296 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)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
222 km/h
138 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)230i6.1 s
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i: 1.5 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)230i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: 0.7 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)230i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
765 km
475 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
192 hp
143 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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)230i
Power
252 hp
188 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 Tourer (F46)220i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 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)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 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 Convertible (F23)230i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.6 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)230i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW2 Series Gran Tourer (F46)220i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
645 L
22.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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) 230iBMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46) 220i

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 365 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

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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