Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220ivsBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

220i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)

218i

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    792 km
    492 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
184hp137kW
136hp101kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
90.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
95.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
50.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,526mm178in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
430L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
42L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i4,500-6,500 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
50.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 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)220i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
136 hp
101 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i has 48 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
1,375 kg
3,031 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)220i
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
215 km/h
134 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)220i7.5 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i9.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i: 1.6 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)220i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i: 1.5 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
765 km
475 mi
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
792 km
492 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
136 hp
101 kW
9.1 s
215 km/h
134 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)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i 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)220i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
9.1 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 (G42)220i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220iBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F44)218i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
9.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,526 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
792 km
492 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220iBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) 218i

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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