Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220dvsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-present
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d

  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,213 km
    754 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
85.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
87.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
33.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,213km754mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
51L
57L

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) 220dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420dPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
33.1 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
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 (G42)220d
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
1,560 kg
3,439 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)220d
237 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
230 km/h
143 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)220d6.9 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d: 0.3 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)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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)220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
1,000 km
621 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
1,213 km
754 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 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)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 Coupe (F32)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 (G42)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d 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)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.2 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)220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220dBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,213 km
754 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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) 220dBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420d

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 213 km (132 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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