Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420dvsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)

420d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

220d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420d

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,283 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 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
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420dBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
92.0s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,283km797mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,537mm179in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,741mm108in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420dBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420dBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
29.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
190 hp
142 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
1,580 kg
3,483 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
238 km/h
148 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d7.4 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d and BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420d: 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420d and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d: 0.5 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
1,283 km
797 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
238 km/h
148 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
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

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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
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

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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420dBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 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
1,283 km
797 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420dBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420d

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 283 km (176 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220d

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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