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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230ivsBMW X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021 30i

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

230i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-present
VS

BMW X4 (G02 LCI) · Facelift 2021

30i

245 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2025

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
95.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km449mi
Calculated
765km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,537mm179in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,918mm76in
Height
1,390mm55in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
390L
525L
Max trunk volume-
1,430L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230iBMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i4,500-6,500 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i5,000-6,500 rpm1,560-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
30.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
1,815 kg
4,001 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)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i: 0.3 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)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i and BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i: 1.3 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)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
722 km
449 mi
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
765 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230i
245 hp
183 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 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)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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 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)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
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 Coupe (G42)230i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.6 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)230i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
BMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)230iBMWX4 (G02 LCI)Facelift 202130i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
722 km
449 mi
765 km
475 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) 230iBMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) 230i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X4 (G02 LCI) Facelift 2021 30i

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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