Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220dvsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017 420i

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

220d

184 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2014
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,182 km
    734 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
88.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
91.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,182km734mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,547mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,593mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
141g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i5,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
31.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220d
184 hp
137 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
290 Nm
214 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220d
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
1,475 kg
3,252 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)220d
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
236 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 Coupe (F22)220d7.1 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: 0.2 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)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i: 1.7 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)220d
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220d
1,182 km
734 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
984 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220d
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
236 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 Coupe (F22)220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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)220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d 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)220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 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)220d
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
1,182 km
734 mi
984 km
611 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 Coupe (F22) 220dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 420i
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 24 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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