Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230ivsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
Power
252hp188kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
839km521mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,537mm179in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,741mm108in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
390L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
51L
CO2 emissions
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 Coupe (G42) 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d: 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 Coupe (G42)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)230iBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
29.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
96 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 Coupe (G42)220d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i has 62 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: 62 hp (46 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 Coupe (G42)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)230i
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
1,580 kg
3,483 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 Coupe (G42)220d
237 km/h
147 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)230i5.9 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d: 1.0 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: 1.1 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
839 km
521 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
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
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 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/h5.9 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 Coupe (G42)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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

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/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 Convertible (F23)230i
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
Power
252 hp
188 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
839 km
521 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 Coupe (G42) 220d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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