Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430dvsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

228i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,140 km
    708 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,915kg4,222lb
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
75.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,140km708mi
Calculated
825km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu 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
57L
52L
CO2 emissions
132g/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) 430dBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d4,000 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
20.4 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
258 hp
192 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d has 13 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
1,405 kg
3,097 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)430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d5.5 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i: 0.2 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)430d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i: 1.3 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)430d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
1,140 km
708 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
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)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
245 hp
183 kW
5.7 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
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

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)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d 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)430d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.7 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)430d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
1,140 km
708 mi
825 km
513 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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) 430dBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 315 km (195 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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