Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235ivsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

M235i

326 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

435d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d

  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,018 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Power
326hp243kW
313hp233kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,145kg4,729lb
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
62.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
1,018km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
57L
CO2 emissions
182g/km
146g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
17.0 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i has 13 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
1,625 kg
3,583 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)M235i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
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)M235i4.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d: 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)M235i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 2.2 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)M235i
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
667 km
414 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
1,018 km
632 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
313 hp
233 kW
4.7 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)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
1,392 mm
54.8 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d 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)M235i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
4.7 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)M235i
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
1,018 km
632 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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) M235iBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 351 km (218 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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