Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

M240i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

M235i

306 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    704 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
Power
340hp254kW
306hp228kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,105kg4,641lb
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
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km389mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,526mm178in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
430L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
50L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i5,500 rpm1,520-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i5,000-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
17.6 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
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
340 hp
254 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i has 34 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)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 Convertible (F23)M240i
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
1,570 kg
3,461 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)M240i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)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 Convertible (F23)M240i4.9 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i4.9 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)M240i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i and BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i: 1.2 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)M240i
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
627 km
389 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240i
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
306 hp
228 kW
4.9 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 Convertible (F23)M240i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)M240i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 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 Convertible (F23)M240i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.9 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)M240i
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)M240iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)M235i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
627 km
389 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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) M240iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) M235i
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) M240i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 16 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 Coupe (F44) M235i

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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