Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420ivsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

420i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

220i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    592 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km592mi
Calculated
825km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
445L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
52L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
29.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
1,350 kg
2,976 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)420i
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
235 km/h
146 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)420i7.3 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: 0.3 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)420i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
952 km
592 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
825 km
513 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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)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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i 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)420i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.0 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420i
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
952 km
592 mi
825 km
513 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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) 420iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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