Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430ivsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

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

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

430i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

230i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430iBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
252hp188kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
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
79.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
95.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,034km643mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,537mm179in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,377mm54in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,741mm108in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
445L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
52L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430iBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230iPowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 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
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430iBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
252 hp
188 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i has 7 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i and BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
350 Nm
258 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
1,510 kg
3,329 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i5.8 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 1.1 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 (F32)430i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 1.4 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
1,034 km
643 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
252 hp
188 kW
5.8 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i 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 (F32)430i
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430iBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 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
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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
1,034 km
643 mi
722 km
449 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430iBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 312 km (194 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Has 50 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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