Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223vsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

223

204 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2025-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

230i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    766 km
    476 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
204hp152kW
245hp183kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
95.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,537mm179in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,741mm108in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
360L
390L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
49L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2235,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
25.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
204 hp
152 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i has 41 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
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 Gran Coupe (F74)223
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
1,600 kg
3,527 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 Gran Coupe (F74)223
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2236.4 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i6.9 s

Although BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i has more power, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 0.8 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 Gran Coupe (F74)223
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
766 km
476 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
722 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
204 hp
152 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Gran Coupe (F74)223
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i 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 Gran Coupe (F74)223
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)223BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
204 hp
152 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
766 km
476 mi
722 km
449 mi
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 Gran Coupe (F74) 223BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 223

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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