Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230ivsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

230i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

225d

218 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,106 km
    687 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
245hp183kW
218hp163kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
95.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km449mi
Calculated
1,106km687mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
CO2 emissions-
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i has 27 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
1,420 kg
3,131 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 (G42)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
242 km/h
150 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 (G42)230i6.9 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d6.3 s

Although BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i has more power, BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 0.6 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 (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 2.5 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
722 km
449 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
1,106 km
687 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
218 hp
163 kW
6.3 s
242 km/h
150 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 (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d 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 (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.3 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 (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)225d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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
722 km
449 mi
1,106 km
687 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (G42) 230iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 225d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 384 km (239 mi) more estimated range

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 power
  • Lowest top speed

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