Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228ivsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

228i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

428i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i

  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,915kg4,222lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km513mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu 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
148g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228iBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
245 hp
183 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
1,470 kg
3,241 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)228i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)228i5.7 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i: 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)228i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

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)228i
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
825 km
513 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
938 km
583 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
245 hp
183 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i 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)228i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.8 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)228i
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
825 km
513 mi
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
148 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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) 228iBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 428i

  • Has 112 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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