Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235ivsBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

M235i

326 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

M235i

326 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    182 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
326hp243kW
326hp243kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
280L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
182g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
326 hp
243 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
1,600 kg
3,527 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 (F22)M235i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (F22)M235i4.6 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i: 0.6 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 (F22)M235i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i: 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 Coupe (F22)M235i
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
667 km
414 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (F22)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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 (F22)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i 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 (F22)M235i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.2 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 Coupe (F22)M235i
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
612 km
380 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 Coupe (F22) M235iBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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