Car comparison

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

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

435i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 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
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    811 km
    504 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
Power
326hp243kW
306hp228kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
17.4s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
811km504mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions
189g/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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i: 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)435i5,800-6,000 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
17.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 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)435i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i has 20 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 20 hp (15 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)435i
400 Nm
295 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
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
1,525 kg
3,362 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)M235i5.0 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i: 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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 0.7 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
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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
642 km
399 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
811 km
504 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
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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/h5.0 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
1,377 mm
54.2 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/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.1 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
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
642 km
399 mi
811 km
504 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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) 435i
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435i

  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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