Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017 420ivsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

218d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    111 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,238 km
    769 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
98.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
48.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
445L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
52L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
111g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
48.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i has 34 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
1,395 kg
3,075 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
231 km/h
144 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i7.8 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: 2.0 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
968 km
601 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
1,238 km
769 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
231 km/h
144 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
213 km/h
132 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.8 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.2 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)218d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
111 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 218d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 270 km (168 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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