Car comparison

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640ivsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i

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

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)

640i

320 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

228i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i

  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
Power
320hp239kW
245hp183kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
1,895kg4,178lb
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
79.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
5,007mm197in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,665mm66in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,265L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
52L
CO2 emissions
193g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228iPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 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
MetricBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
20.7 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
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
320 hp
239 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i has 75 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
450 Nm
332 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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
1,385 kg
3,053 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i5.3 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i: 1.7 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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
843 km
524 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
788 km
490 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
320 hp
239 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,007 mm
197.1 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
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
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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i 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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
BMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640i
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series Gran Coupe (F06)640iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)228i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
5,007 mm
197.1 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
843 km
524 mi
788 km
490 mi
CO2 score
193 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 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 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe (F06) 640i

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 228i

  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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