Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220dvsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 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 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2014
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

420i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 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
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,083 km
    673 mi
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,083km673mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
142g/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) 420iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 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)420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
31.4 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
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 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)420i
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)420i
270 Nm
199 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
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
1,450 kg
3,197 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)420i
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)220d7.2 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: 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 Coupe (F22)220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
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) 420i: 1.3 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220d
1,083 km
673 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
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
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
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/h7.2 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)420i
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
4,638 mm
182.6 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
1,083 km
673 mi
984 km
611 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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) 220dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220d

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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