Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230ivsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2017
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
252hp188kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
2,030kg4,475lb
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
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
881km548mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
134g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230iBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 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
Likely 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
13.7 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)230i
252 hp
188 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
252 hp
188 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
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)230i
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
1,510 kg
3,329 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)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
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)230i5.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i: 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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)230i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
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)230i
881 km
548 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
1,034 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
252 hp
188 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
252 hp
188 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)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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
252 hp
188 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)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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i 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)230i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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)230i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 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
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
881 km
548 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 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) 230iBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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