Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i · Stage 3vsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i · Stage 2vsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i · Stage 1vsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

218i (Stage 3)

234 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

218i (Stage 2)

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

218i (Stage 1)

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

218i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    234 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    732 km
    455 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hpBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hpBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hpBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
Power
234hp174kW+78 hp
203hp151kW+47 hp
184hp137kW+28 hp
156hp116kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,485kg3,274lb
1,485kg3,274lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
+38 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+27 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
+19 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
91.3s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
99.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-0.1 s
Calculated
99.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-1.9 s
7.4s-1.3 s
7.9s-0.8 s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
23.9s-18.2 s
Calculated
28.0s-14.1 s
Calculated
31.5s-10.6 s
Calculated
42.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.3s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
732km455mi
Calculated
732km455mi
Calculated
732km455mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,537mm179in
4,537mm179in
4,537mm179in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,838mm72in
1,838mm72in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,741mm108in
2,741mm108in
2,741mm108in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
128mm5in
128mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
390L
390L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
52L
52L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 3) 234 hpBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 1) 184 hpBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i 156 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 3) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 1) 184 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i 156 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hpBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hpBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hpBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
28.0 s
31.5 s
42.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
156 hp
116 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 3) 234 hp has 78 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i 156 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i 156 hp and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 3) 234 hp: 78 hp (58 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
1,485 kg
3,274 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 (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
251 km/h
156 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
224 km/h
139 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 (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp6.8 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp7.4 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp7.9 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 3) 234 hp and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i 156 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 2) 203 hp and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 1) 184 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
732 km
455 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
732 km
455 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
732 km
455 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
732 km
455 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.8 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.4 s
251 km/h
156 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
156 hp
116 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 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 (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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 (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 3) 234 hp 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 (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.7 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 (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 3)234 hpBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 2)203 hpBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i (Stage 1)184 hpBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i156 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
203 hp
151 kW
184 hp
137 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,537 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
732 km
455 mi
732 km
455 mi
732 km
455 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (G42) 218i (Stage 3) 234 hpBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 1) 184 hpBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i 156 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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