Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 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 Gran Coupe (F36)

420i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

220i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
100.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
170Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
867km539mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,404mm55in
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
480L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,300L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
52L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)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 Gran Coupe (F36)420iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
31.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)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 Gran Coupe (F36)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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
1,365 kg
3,009 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
231 km/h
144 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i7.9 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 Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: 0.9 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i: 0.5 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
923 km
574 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
867 km
539 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 Gran Coupe (F36)420i
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)220i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)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
7.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
923 km
574 mi
867 km
539 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 Gran Coupe (F36) 420iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420i

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 220i

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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