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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220ivsBMW E9 3.0CS

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 E9

3.0CS

180 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    765 km
    475 mi
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

BMW E9 3.0CS

  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220iBMWE93.0CS
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
90.2s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
51.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,985cc182cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,670mm66in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,402mm55in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
390L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220iBMW E9 3.0CSPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i: Power / Torque
  • BMW E9 3.0CS: 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
BMWE93.0CS6,000 rpm3,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220iBMWE93.0CS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
51.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
141 km/h
88 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
BMWE93.0CS
180 hp
134 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i has 4 hp more than BMW E9 3.0CS.

The biggest power difference is between BMW E9 3.0CS and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i: 4 hp (3 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
BMWE93.0CS
260 Nm
192 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
BMWE93.0CS
1,400 kg
3,086 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
BMWE93.0CS
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)220i7.5 s
BMWE93.0CS8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i and BMW E9 3.0CS: 0.7 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
BMWE93.0CS
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i and BMW E9 3.0CS: 4.4 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
BMWE93.0CS
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
BMWE93.0CS
643 km
399 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
BMWE93.0CS
180 hp
134 kW
8.2 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)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
BMWE93.0CS
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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
BMWE93.0CS
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
BMWE93.0CS
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.2 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)220i
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CS
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)220iBMWE93.0CS
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
765 km
475 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220iBMW E9 3.0CS
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 220i

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW E9 3.0CS

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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