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 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

220i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    881 km
    548 mi
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
96.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
881km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
445L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
52L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
135g/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 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i5,000 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm5,250 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
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
32.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
151 km/h
94 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
290 Nm
214 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
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
1,400 kg
3,086 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
233 km/h
145 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
230 km/h
143 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)420i7.6 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: 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)420i
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i: 1.0 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)420i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
870 km
540 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
881 km
548 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
7.6 s
233 km/h
145 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 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/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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/h7.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.2 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)420i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 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
870 km
540 mi
881 km
548 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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