Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2017
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 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
    1,400 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
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
Power
252hp188kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
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
78.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
813km505mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
144g/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) 430iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 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 Gran Coupe (F36)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 Gran Coupe (F36)430i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
21.9 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
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
103 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)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 Gran Coupe (F36)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
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
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)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)230i5.8 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430i: 0.1 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
813 km
505 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
968 km
601 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
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
252 hp
188 kW
5.9 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/h5.8 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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/h5.8 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 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
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)230iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
813 km
505 mi
968 km
601 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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) 430i
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) 230i

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430i

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 155 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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