Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

223

204 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    766 km
    476 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
Power
326hp243kW
204hp152kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,110kg4,652lb
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
65.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
89.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
766km476mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,546mm179in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
360L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
49L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223: 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2235,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
23.3 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
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
162 km/h
100 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
204 hp
152 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i has 122 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 122 hp (91 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
320 Nm
236 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
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
1,565 kg
3,450 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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
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)M235i4.8 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2236.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223: 1.6 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 1.2 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
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
684 km
425 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
766 km
476 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
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
204 hp
152 kW
6.4 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/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 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
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
Power
326 hp
243 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
766 km
476 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Has 122 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 91 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 81 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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