Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218ivsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

218i

156 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

418d

150 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,295 km
    805 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
99.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
96.0s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
42.2s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
732km455mi
Calculated
1,295km805mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
57L
CO2 emissions-
116g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i4,500-6,500 rpm1,300-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.2 s
52.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
156 hp
116 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
150 hp
112 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i has 6 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
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 (G42)218i
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
1,530 kg
3,373 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
224 km/h
139 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
213 km/h
132 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)218i8.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d: 0.2 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i: 2.7 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 (G42)218i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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
732 km
455 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
1,295 km
805 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218i
156 hp
116 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
213 km/h
132 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
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 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
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.9 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 (G42)218i
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)218iBMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)418d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
732 km
455 mi
1,295 km
805 mi
CO2 score
-
116 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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 (G42) 218iBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 218i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 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

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 418d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 563 km (350 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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