Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235vsBMW 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 Gran Coupe (F74)

M235

300 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

M235i

326 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i

  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    658 km
    409 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
300hp224kW
326hp243kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km371mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
430L
280L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
49L
52L
CO2 emissions-
184g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M2355,750-6,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,750 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 Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235
300 hp
224 kW
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i has 26 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235
400 Nm
295 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 Gran Coupe (F74)M235
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
1,620 kg
3,571 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 Gran Coupe (F74)M235
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Gran Coupe (F74)M2354.9 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i5.0 s

Although BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i has more power, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i: 0.1 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 Gran Coupe (F74)M235
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235
598 km
371 mi
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
658 km
409 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
5.0 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 Gran Coupe (F74)M235
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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 Gran Coupe (F74)M235
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235 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 Gran Coupe (F74)M235
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.0 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 Gran Coupe (F74)M235
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)M235BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M235i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
598 km
371 mi
658 km
409 mi
CO2 score
-
184 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 Gran Coupe (F74) M235BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) M235

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M235i

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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