Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430ivsBMW 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 (G22)

430i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i

  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
Power
258hp192kW
252hp188kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
813km505mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,432mm174in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
440L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
52L
CO2 emissions-
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 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 (G22)430iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
258 hp
192 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
252 hp
188 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i 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 (G22) 430i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
400 Nm
295 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 (G22)430i
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
1,400 kg
3,086 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 (G22)430i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (G22)430i5.8 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i5.8 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 (G22)430i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

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 (G22)430i
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
967 km
601 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
813 km
505 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
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
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 (G22)430i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i 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 (G22)430i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430i
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)430iBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 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
967 km
601 mi
813 km
505 mi
CO2 score
-
147 g/km
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 (G22) 430iBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 430i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 155 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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