Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420ivsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

220i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420iBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
92.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
765km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,537mm179in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,741mm108in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420iBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420iBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
31.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
184 hp
137 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
1,490 kg
3,285 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)420i
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
236 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)420i7.5 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i7.5 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)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i: 1.0 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)420i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
1,017 km
632 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
765 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
236 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)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
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

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)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i 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)420i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.5 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)420i
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (G22)420iBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 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
1,017 km
632 mi
765 km
475 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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) 420iBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) 420i

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 253 km (157 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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