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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017 430dvsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) · Facelift 2017

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 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
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,056 km
    656 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430dBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
Power
258hp192kW
252hp188kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
1,935kg4,266lb
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
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
881km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
445L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
52L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430dBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430dBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
20.2 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
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 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)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
252 hp
188 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d has 6 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
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)Facelift 2017430d
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
1,425 kg
3,142 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)Facelift 2017430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
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)Facelift 2017430d5.2 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i: 0.4 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)Facelift 2017430d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i: 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 Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
1,056 km
656 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
881 km
548 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
252 hp
188 kW
5.6 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)Facelift 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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)Facelift 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017430d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.6 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)Facelift 2017430d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)Facelift 2017430dBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 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
1,056 km
656 mi
881 km
548 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430dBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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