Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017 430d

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 Gran Coupe (F36) · Facelift 2017

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,075 km
    668 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
2,175kg4,795lb
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
78.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
881km548mi
Calculated
1,075km668mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,592mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
57L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
139g/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 Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d: 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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
20.5 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
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
168 km/h
105 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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 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 Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d: 6 hp (4 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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
560 Nm
413 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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
1,615 kg
3,560 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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d5.6 s

Although BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d has more power, BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i: 0.6 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
1,075 km
668 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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
258 hp
192 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
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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
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 Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)Facelift 2017430d
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 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
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
881 km
548 mi
1,075 km
668 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) Facelift 2017 430d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 194 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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